Carol Davis, Raiders co-owner and Al Davis widow, dies at 93

Carol Davis, a co-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and the widow of longtime Raiders owner Al Davis, died Friday at the age of 93, the team announced Sunday. The franchise said no cause of death was given. Her son, Raiders owner Mark Davis, lit the Al Davis Memorial Torch at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday in tribute to his mother.

The Raiders described Carol Davis as the "First Lady of Raider Nation" and said she provided "unbridled support and unparalleled guidance" to the family and organization for more than six decades. The franchise announced a private memorial service will be held in Oakland and said plans for a public celebration of life will be released later. The team also said her remaining ownership shares will be inherited by Mark Davis.

Carol Sagal married Al Davis in 1954, six years before he joined the Raiders organization. Al Davis was hired as coach in 1963, became a part owner in 1966 and assumed full control as principal owner in 1972. Under his leadership the Raiders grew into a major NFL franchise, winning three Super Bowls in the 1976, 1980 and 1983 seasons. Al Davis died in 2011; their son Mark assumed day-to-day control of the team while Carol retained an...