Carol Davis guided the Raiders for more than 60 years as a co-owner. Kirby Lee / USA Today Sports
Carol Davis, a co-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and the wife of the late Al Davis, died Friday at age 93, the team announced Sunday.
“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.”
The First Lady of Raider Nation, Carol Davis, has passed away at 93.
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— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) October 26, 2025
The Davis family has been associated with the Raiders since 1963, when Al began coaching the team, which was a member of the American Football League. Al Davis coached the organization for three years before briefly becoming the AFL commissioner in 1966. That year, the AFL and NFL merged, and Davis returned to the Raiders and bought a partial stake in the team.
Davis eventually gained full control of the Raiders after buying out the other team owners. He and Carol saw the organization win Super Bowls in 1977, 1981 and 1984.
Carol continued to help lead the Raiders alongside her son, Mark, after Al died in 2011.
The Raiders said a private service will be held for Carol in Oakland, and plans will be made for a celebration of life at a future date.
This story will be updated.
Oct 26, 2025
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