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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
Nfl
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It’s not important to be consistent, it’s important to be right.
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Look, I don't want to win in the press. I want to win on the field.
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I'm in pro football to win, to have the Raiders dominate, to have the Raiders global, and we're not going to be able to do that with a half-filled stadium.
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A helluva athlete, the best ever to play his position in the history of the game.
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I have never forgiven myself…that I might have made a mistake.
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Why should I talk to you? I don't know where you're from.
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