By Nick Calabrese
Editor’s Note: As we sift through more of Mr. Sabol’s card catalog, we’re discovering tons of new insights on coaches. With the quotes, newspaper articles, and Steve Sabol’s thoughts – one could chronicle the entire career of …
Featured, Green Bay Packers, Mind of Sabol, Nick Calabrese, Oakland Raiders, Sabol, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins
Posted: November 26th, 2014
Mind of Sabol: Coaches II
Posted: April 8th, 2012
TDIF: Al Davis Named AFL Commissioner
On this day in 1966 Al Davis became the commissioner of the AFL. Here’s the story of how it all unfolded, as originally presented in 2009’s Full Color Football: The History of the American Football League.
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Posted: February 21st, 2012
Honoring Art Shell
With February being Black History Month, we would like to honor Art Shell, who is recognized as the first African American head coach in the National Football League’s modern era.
A long-time Raider, Shell played offensive tackle for the silver …
Posted: November 11th, 2011
The Raiders and One-Eyed Willie
Editor’s Note: It’s a football pirate’s night at the movies this evening with the NFL Network premiere of the newest “A Football Life.” But before the curtain rises on his documentary, here’s another take on Al Davis — a profound …
Posted: November 9th, 2011
Al Davis: Producer’s Notes
When I was growing up, two villains made huge impressions on me: Darth Vader and Al Davis.
The movies, of course, need villains to move the plot forward. Screenwriters know that a great antagonist is the one who makes the …
Posted: November 8th, 2011
Al Davis: A Look Back
“Al Davis: A Football Life” premieres this Friday at 10 p.m. ET only on NFL Network.
Davis drew inspiration from many different places but watch him explain what he learned from two great baseball franchises. We take you back to …
Posted: November 4th, 2011
Al Davis: Looking Ahead
Next week on NFL Network, the first Thursday night matchup of the 2011 season kicks off with the Chargers vs. the Raiders.
Then on Friday, check out the new film about the late-great owner of the Raiders when “Al Davis: …
Posted: November 1st, 2011
History Apprentice
I thought I knew the NFL pretty well, coming into my apprenticeship at Films. Truth is I didn’t.
Sure I knew my fair share about the modern game and players that have starred in the league since the mid-90’s. But …
Posted: October 27th, 2011
The Great Debate: Davis vs. Brown
Earlier Wednesday, we posted the Mt. Rushmore of the NFL with the faces of Vince Lombardi, George Halas, Jim Brown and Ed Sabol. Great selection of men. My choices would be Vince Lombardi, Pete Rozelle and Art Rooney, but I …
Posted: October 14th, 2011
Films Encore: Al Davis Tribute Week Comes to an End
We complete our tribute week to Al Davis and his Oakland Raiders with some of their great moments from the 1970’s.
The “Sea of Hands” and “Ghost to the Post” games were memorable for Davis and the Raiders, but the …