The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, as the United States officially declared their independence from the British Empire. 153 years later, in the town of Brockton, Massachusetts, Raiders legend Al Davis was born, a man who would go on to revolutionize football and the Raiders franchise.
While the nation will be enjoying the 4th of July the best they can due to COVID-19, Raider Nation will always see the fourth of July as a time to think back on the life of Mr. Davis. In 1963, Al came over to the Raiders franchise from the Los Angeles Chargers as the youngest head coach in professional football history, and completely turned around the organization.