Raiders standout cornerback Charles Woodson was selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. The fact he ever got to play for the Raiders owes to current head coach Jon Gruden. What follows is an excerpt from a book I co-authored with long-time Al Davis confidants Jon Kingdon and Bruce Kebric,
Charles Woodson being drafted by Raiders was far from slam dunk; Jon Gruden played key role in making decision
Great story about the selection of Woodson! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Ghost. And, you’re welcome. Pretty amazing that Al Davis even contemplated bypassing a shot at Charles Woodson. Fortunately, that time the majority carried the day over the vocal minority.