From 2005-Present, John Fisher (son of Donald Fisher, who founded the GAP clothing stores) owns 80% of the Oakland Athletics. Lew Wolff owns 10%, and his son, Billy Beane and Michael Crowley own the remaining 10%. If you're an A's fan and have ever wondered why the team is still prohibited from playing anywhere in Santa Clara County, it's because Mr. Fisher is an avid Giants fan. Years ago he purchased part of the Giants, specifically to keep them from moving from SF to Florida.
Al Davis is still the managing partner of the Oakland Raiders, he is not and has never been the sole owner of the Oakland Raiders.
Oakland raiders owner Al Davis was 82 years old when he died on October 8, 2011 (born July 4, 1929).
Al Davis passed away on October 9, 2011. He did not step down and was involved with the Raiders until he died.
The day after Irvin Favre died Brett defeated the Oakland Raiders, 41-7 on Monday Night Football, December 22, 2003
Gene Upshaw, 15 year member of the Oakland Raiders, Hall Of famer died August 2008
His older brother Joseph influenced him since his dad died.
There has been many of NFL players that have died in the last twenty years, but only one is listed as dying from cancer. In 2000, Oakland Raiders, Eric Turner died from stomach cancer.
It stands for Gene Upshaw if you are talking about the GU on the NFL player's helmets. He just died in 2008 and was the president of the player's committee. He also used to play for the Oakland Raiders
William Oakland died in 2007.
Shelton H. Davis died in 2010.
George S. Davis died in 1992.
Danny Davis - country musician - died on 2008-06-12.