Al Davis | Las Vegas Raiders | Raiders.com ESPN's 30 for 30 Premiere of 'Al Davis vs. The NFL' The feature, which premiered on February 4th, explored the complex relationship between Al Davis and then-NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle, as well as the Raiders' historic rise in becoming one of the most successful and beloved franchises in all of sports. More on 'Al Davis vs. The NFL': Re-watch on ESPN+ July 4, 1929 - October 8, 2011 An unyielding total commitment to excellence has marked the three-time World Champion Raiders monumental rise during the last 57 years to the very top of the professional sports world. In these memorable 57 years, the Raiders have had 29 winning seasons, including 16 in a row from 1965 through the 1980 World Championship season. In 35 of those seasons, the Raiders earned a record of .500 or better.