====== Al Davis ====== January 18, 1963 – Hired by the Raiders as general manager and head coach. April 8, 1966 – Named commissioner of the American Football League. July 26, 1966 – Resigned position as AFL commissioner. August 11, 1966 – Returned to the Raiders as co-owner. October 8, 2011 – Tenure with the Raiders ended upon his death.