Raiders minority owner Carol Davis dies at 93

“Carol provided unbridled support and unparalleled guidance to the Davis family and the Raiders organization for over 60 years,” the Raiders said in a statement. “Her direct impact on the greatness of the Raiders continues to be felt, cherished, and honored, and is woven into the fabric of this historic franchise. If Al was the heart of the Raiders, Carol was the soul.”

Long referred to as the First Lady of Raider Nation, Carol Davis was connected to the franchise since Al was hired as head coach in 1963. Carol remained involved with the organization through Al’s tenure as controlling owner, which began in 1972 and ended with his passing in 2011. Since that time, Al and Carol’s son Mark Davis has operated as the franchise’s owner.

September 21, 2020 marked the first game at Allegiant Stadium during the Raiders’ inaugural season in Las Vegas. Carol Davis lit the Al Davis Memorial Torch that day in a ceremonial gesture to honor her late husband. Mark Davis did the same yesterday in the wake of his mother’s passing.

As things stand, Mark Davis remains in line to continue as the Raiders’ controlling owner for the foreseeable future. The franchise will now be without a mainstay moving forward, however.