Al Davis

(1929- )

Allen "Al" Davis is a football executive, who currently serves as the president and managing general partner of the NFL's Oakland Raiders. In 1963, at the age of 33, Davis became the head coach and general manager of the AFL's Oakland Raiders. He was the youngest person in the history of professional football to hold these positions. Prior to Davis' arrival, the Raiders had compiled a 9-33 record in their first three years of existence. Davis led the team to a 10-4 record in 1963 and was unanimously named the American Football League Coach of the Year. From 1967 to 1985 the team won 13 division championships, one AFL championship (1967), three Super Bowls (XI, XV, & XVIII) and made 15 playoff appearances. In 1992 Davis was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a Team and League Administrator. Currently Davis’ Raiders are in a process of rebuilding, having gone 2-14 in 2006. In January 2007, the Raiders hired USC offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin. At 31, he will be the youngest head coach in the NFL and the youngest head coach in the modern NFL era.