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Carol Davis, Longtime Raiders Part-Owner, Dies at 93

The franchise honored the widow of Al Davis with a torch-lighting tribute at Allegiant Stadium.

Overview

  • The Raiders announced she died Friday and lauded her more than 60 years of guidance as the 'First Lady of Raider Nation.'
  • Mark Davis lit the Al Davis Memorial Torch at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday in her honor.
  • Following Al Davis’ death in 2011, she retained a share of ownership while Mark Davis took over running the franchise.
  • Her public contributions included lighting the torch for the team’s first Las Vegas game in 2020 with no fans in attendance and presenting coach Tom Flores for Hall of Fame induction in 2021.
  • A private service will be held in Oakland, with plans for a future celebration of life.