The Original Raider: Jim Otto's 15-Year Tenure, 210 Straight Games, and Legacy with the Oakland Raiders

Oakland, California United States of America
Born in Wausau, Wisconsin, Otto began his football career as an undrafted player at the University of Miami before being acquired by the Raiders.
Despite numerous injuries throughout his career, Otto underwent over 70 surgeries and had his right leg amputated in 2007.
He was a key member of the Silver and Black's first title win in 1967, appearing in six AFL or AFC title games.
Jim Otto, a legendary center for the Oakland Raiders and Pro Football Hall of Famer, passed away at the age of 86 on May 20, 2024.
Otto is survived by his wife Sally, son Jim Jr., daughter-in-law Leah, and 14 grandchildren.
Otto spent his entire 15-year career with the Oakland Raiders and played in an incredible 210 straight contests.
The Original Raider: Jim Otto's 15-Year Tenure, 210 Straight Games, and Legacy with the Oakland Raiders

Jim Otto, a legendary center for the Oakland Raiders and Pro Football Hall of Famer, passed away at the age of 86 on May 20, 2024. Born and raised less than 100 miles from Lambeau Field in Wausau, Wisconsin, Otto began his football career as an undrafted player at the University of Miami before being acquired by the Raiders when the Vikings reneged on their AFL franchise agreement. He started his professional career wearing No. 50 but later switched to No. 00.

Otto spent his entire 15-year career with the Oakland Raiders, playing in an incredible 210 straight contests before retiring after the 1974 season. He was one of just three players who played in all 140 possible regular-season AFL games before the league shut down and merged with the NFL. Otto's tenacity and leadership were instrumental to the Raiders' success during their dominant years in the 1960s and 70s.

Otto was a key member of the Silver and Black's first title win in 1967, as they captured the AFL Championship en route to an appearance in Super Bowl II. He appeared in six AFL or AFC title games with the team.

Despite his incredible durability, Otto faced numerous injuries throughout his career. He underwent more than 70 surgeries and had his right leg amputated in 2007. However, he remained committed to excellence and continued to prove himself even after retirement.

Otto is survived by his wife Sally, son Jim Jr., daughter-in-law Leah, and 14 grandchildren - Alice, Sarah, Amy, Amanda, Josiah, Hannah, Jeremiah, Isaiah Jennifer Avery Noah Aiden Roman and Ellie.

The Raiders described Otto as 'the Original Raider' in a statement posted on their social media platform X. They praised his influence on the American Football League and professional football as a whole and acknowledged his leadership and tenacity as hallmarks of the dominant Raider teams during that era.

Otto's legacy extends beyond football, as he served as the Raiders' director of special projects until his death. He played a key role in negotiating their move back to Oakland from Los Angeles before 1995.


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Raiders legend, Hall of Famer Jim Otto dead at 86

New York Post David Russell Monday, 20 May 2024 05:19
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    • Otto is survived by his wife, son, and 14 grandchildren.
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Hall of Fame center Jim Otto, 'Mr. Raider,' dies at 86

NBA Nuggets (Mar 7, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN Issue of the Site: NBA Issues Of The Site. This is a sample name for this site. Paul Gutierrez Monday, 20 May 2024 08:56
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    • Otto grew up less than 100 miles from Lambeau Field and attended the University of Miami.
    • He wore No. 50 during his first season in Oakland before switching to No. 00.
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    • ]The Original Raider.[/]
    • [He was the only All-AFL center in the league's entire existence from 1960 to 1969, and he was one of only three players who played in all 140 AFL regular-season games (George Blanda and Gino Cappelletti were the others).[
    • Many have long suggested Otto’s face should be the eye-patch-wearing logo on the side of the team’s helmet, and Otto did not disagree.[
    • [Otto was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980, his first year of eligibility. In 2019, he was named to the NFL 100 all-time team.]
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Jim Otto, legendary Raiders center and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86

National Football League (NFL) News Site: nfl.com/news/super-bowl-lviii-picks_1027954863001.html Grant Gordon Monday, 20 May 2024 08:56
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    • Otto began his career as an undrafted player at the University of Miami and was later acquired by the Raiders when the Vikings reneged on their AFL franchise agreement.
    • He wore No. 50 during his first season in Oakland before switching to No. 00.
    • He grew up less than 100 miles from Lambeau Field and attended the University of Miami.
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Longtime Oakland Raiders center, Hall of Famer Jim Otto dies at 86

Yahoo Sports Ryan Young Monday, 20 May 2024 08:57
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    • Otto spent his entire 15-year career with the Oakland Raiders.
    • He appeared in an incredible 210 straight contests for the Raiders before retiring after the 1974 season.
    • Otto was one of just three players who played in all 140 possible regular-season AFL games before the league shut down and merged with the NFL.
    • He won the AFL title in 1967 and played in six AFL or AFC title games with the team.
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Legendary NFL center Jim Otto dies aged 86

Daily Mail Ap Reporter Monday, 20 May 2024 03:09
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    • He is survived by his wife Sally, son Jim Jr., daughter-in-law Leah, and 14 grandchildren - Alice, Sarah, Amy, Amanda, Josiah, Hannah, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Jennifer, Avery, Noah, Aiden Roman and Ellie.
    • He grew up in poverty. He went undrafted by the NFL but signed with the Raiders of the AFL in 1959.
    • Otto served as the Raiders’ director of special projects until his death and played a key role in negotiating their move back to Oakland from Los Angeles before 1995.
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