Al Davis Hall of Fame NFL

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Al Davis

Inducted:
1992

Al Davis NFL Hall of Fame

Player Stats 

Born:
July 4, 1929
Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S.

Died:
October 8, 2011
Oakland, California, U.S.

Position: 
Coach

College:
Wittenberg University

Al Davis (1929–2011) was a visionary leader whose impact reshaped the NFL’s business and coaching environment. He began in player personnel and quickly rose to become head coach of the Oakland Raiders in 1963, introducing an aggressive vertical passing offense, breaking league speed and tactics norms.

As AFL commissioner and later team owner/president (from 1972), Davis prioritized winning and bold rule changes—pioneering instant replay, full team marketing, and the motto "Commitment to Excellence." Under his leadership, the Raiders won three Super Bowls (XI, XV, XVIII) and appeared in five. A vocal advocate for open free agency, Davis won landmark antitrust cases and modernized the league.

He was posthumously enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992, becoming a lasting symbol of innovation, passion, and fierce competitiveness—traits that still define the Raiders’ brand.

Davis' Awards and Records

    • 3× Super Bowl champion (XI, XV, XVIII)
    • 2× NFL Executive of the Year (1976, 2002)
    • AFL Coach of the Year (1963)
    • Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee (1992)
    • Led Raiders to 3 Super Bowl victories and 15 postseason berths
    • AFL Champion (1967) as coach before merger
    • Awarded the Pete Rozelle Award for contributions to TV/Radio coverage of pro football
    • Named NFL Executive of the Year (multiple times)
    • First AFL coach to become team majority owner

    NFL Teams

    As a coach:
    Adelphi (1950–1951)
    Fort Belvoir (1953)
    Baltimore Colts (1954)
    The Citadel (1955–1956)
    USC (1957–1959)
    Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers (1960–1962)
    Oakland Raiders (1963–1965)

    As a staff member / executive:
    American Football League (1966)
    Oakland Raiders (1966–1971)
    Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders (1972–2011)

    NFL Stats

    Win:
    23
    Lose:
    16
    Tie:
    3
    Win(%):
    .583
    Super Bowl Appearances:
    5 (XI, XV, XVIII wins; II, XXXVII losses)
    Super Bowl Titles:
    3 (1977, 1980, 1983 seasons)
    Playoff Appearances:
    15