Al Davis of the OAK Raiders dies

[RA1]

He always did things "his way" and was a true rebel. I think many on this board are also "rebels" and do things "their way"; therefore perhaps some would like to remember Al Davis?

I realize football is not everyone's forte. But, such is life.

Best regards,

RA1

[Guest CharliePS]

He always did things "his way" and was a true rebel. I think many on this board are also "rebels" and do things "their way"; therefore perhaps some would like to remember Al Davis?

I realize football is not everyone's forte. But, such is life.

Best regards,

RA1

Steve Jobs is being described the same way. Somehow, I think few people would find Al Davis's accomplishments as memorable as Jobs's.

[RA1]

Do you mean personally or technologically? SJ likely provided a lot of impact on many folks lives to include my own, but only indirectly. I have never owned or used any of his "products". Ditto, AD had no "real" impact on my personal life, only indirectly. I enjoyed his personality and the resulting "sports" games. No doubt I also enjoy some of the technology of SJ. However, both indirectly, as mentioned previously. I enjoy and appreciate your point of view but it is not necessarily mine in this case.

Best regards,

RA1

[RA1]

Perhaps I am influenced by a memory that has something but not much to do with Al Davis. I went to the 1981 Super Bowl XV, held in MSY, New Orleans. The Philadelphia Eagles were a 3.5 point favorite and the town was loaded with Eagle fans. After all, it is a long way from OAK, Oakland, CA to MSY.

I really did not have a favorite team. I was working as the pilot who flew 8 people to the game. But, after observing the obnoxious PHL fans, one walking around Bourbon Street wearing long johns with the rear flap half open and his entire body painted green, I decided to support the Raiders.

Much to my delight, the Raiders won and handily so with Jim Plunkett, the quarterback, being named MVP.

Just a personal memory.

Best regards,

RA1