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We would rather be feared than respected.

Al Davis

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Al Davis
Age: 82 †
Born: 1929
Born: July 4
Died: 2011
Died: October 8
American Football Player
Businessperson
Football Player
North Bridgewater
Massachusetts
Allen Davis
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