To many, Al Davis was the eccentric owner of the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders or, in his later years, a punchline. To Art Shell, he was a godsend, a man who opened many doors for the man who became the first black head coach in the National Football League.

Coming from Maryland-Eastern Shore, back in the days when he was there, and to be where he is now because of his hard work, that's why he was able to accomplish what he did. The only thing I regret is I didn't get to play for Art Shell." Shell said he...

The news was reported by Foxsports.com, which earlier this week reported Ron Turner and Bill Lazor also were candidates. Shoop was Bucs quarterbacks coach in 2004 under coach Jon Gruden. He moved on to the Raiders as quarterbacks coach under Art Shell...

African-American NFL announcer. 1975 – Franco Harris wins the Super Bowl MVP award, the first African-American to do so. 1988 – Johnny Grier becomes the first African-American referee in the NFL. 1988 – Doug Williams is the first African-American quarterback...

Bowl. A former Raiders, Bills, and Chiefs quarterback (making him the first-ever Hispanic quarterback in the NFL), he utilized the team's powerful defense (led by linebackers Ted Hendricks and Rod Martin, and defensive back Lester Hayes) and offensive...

Fortunately for Anthony, all injury problems flew out the window when he reached the NFL, starting 182 games out of a possible 185. Anthony Muñoz was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998. The first tackle was easy. It's the one behind him that was...