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Tom Brady was looking like Al Davis at Raiders game

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Aug 17, 2025 12:00 PM ET

Tom Brady is carrying on the Al Davis legacy nicely.

Brady showed up to the Las Vegas Raiders’ preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday wearing tinted horn-rimmed glasses, as well as a retro white Raiders jacket. The crispy look was reminiscent of the late former Raiders owner.

‘Bout that business.#SFvsLV | FOX5 pic.twitter.com/XA6oemzo5H
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) August 16, 2025

Here is what Davis looked like:

Not sure if it was intended, but Brady really taking an Al Davis approach to his wardrobe (glasses included). https://t.co/2PGMAYab8a pic.twitter.com/ZhiLfIfoum
— Dan Marrazza (@DanMarrazza) August 16, 2025

It’s hard to think that Brady’s look was not intentional. Davis used to wear similar looking glasses, and a white Raiders jacket. Brady might as well have had a sign on him that said, “Just win, baby.”

Davis was the head coach of the Raiders from 1963-1965 and then became their part-owner and general manager. He took over as the full owner in 1972, and continued in that position until his death in 2011 at the age of 82.

Brady purchased a minority ownership stake in the Raiders in 2023. His purchase was approved by the NFL last year. Knowing Brady’s history with the Raiders as a player makes him owning the team and wearing its gear a little awkward for some fans. The Davis look certainly takes some getting used to.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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