Legendary Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis passed away Saturday at the age of 82. Davis was a legendary figure in the NFL and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones commented on the passing of Davis':
↵↵↵"In my eyes, so much of his legacy will be defined by the loyalty he had for the men who played for the Raiders and the love that they had for him. That was a bond that extended beyond the playing years and lasted lifetimes.
↵"His contributions and expertise were inspiring at every level-coach, general manager, owner and commissioner. There was no element of the game of professional football for which Al did not enjoy a thorough and complete level of knowledge and passion.
↵"He welcomed me and my family to the NFL 23 years ago and was a trusted friend for all of our time in professional football. We will miss him deeply and we are thinking of Mark and Carol at this difficult time."
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