Jim Otto, the Raiders' center from 1960 to 1974, passed away on May 19, 2024 at age 86.
Otto was selected by the AFL's Minneapolis franchise in 1960, but when they backed out of the league (after receiving an offer to join the NFL in 1961) the Oakland Raiders were quickly established as the 8th team.
Otto started EVERY GAME at center for his entire 15-year career. He was named to the Pro Bowl (or AFL All-Star team) in all but his last 2 seasons. He was also named first-team All-Pro 10 times.
He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1980, and was also named to the All-Time AFL team.
Otto is one of 3 players to have played in every one of his team's AFL games.
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