Oakland Raiders Center Jim Otto

The only All-League Center the AFL ever had. Considered by many to be one of the best offensive lineman ever.

Jim Otto Protects Daryle Lamonica Against Houston

The Hall of Fame Center sets up to protect team mate Daryle Lamonica.

Jim Otto 1965 Topps Card

From 1965 - That year his Raiders finished 2nd in the AFL's Western Division as he was named the 1st Team All-League Center.

Jim Otto

A permanent fixture on the Oakland Raiders offensive throughout the entire existence of the AFL. It has been recorded that between pre-season, regular season, post-season and All-Star/All-Pro Games he played in 308 games. He has also experienced 74 operations attributed to his playing career including a leg amputation.

Jim Otto Center Oakland Raiders

A permanent fixture on the Oakland Raiders offensive throughout the entire existence of the AFL. It has been recorded that between pre-season, regular season, post-season and All-Star/All-Pro Games he played in 308 games. He has also experienced 74 operations attributed to his playing career including a leg amputation.

Raiders Offense - Pete Banazak, Daryle Lamonica and Jim Otto

Up against the defense of the Houston Oilers.

Jim Otto

He has the distinguished honor of being the AFL's only All League Center. From 1960 to 1970 he was the consensus choice as the AFL's best at his position. Started 210 straight games for Oakland for 15 years. The last of the original Raider squad he retired in 1974 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame his first year of eligibility in 1980.

Jim Otto and Daryle Lamonica | Oakland Raiders

He has the distinguished honor of being the AFL's only All League Center. From 1960 to 1970 he was the consensus choice as the AFL's best at his position. Started 210 straight games for Oakland for 15 years. The last of the original Raider squad he retired in 1974 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame his first year of eligibility in 1980. Here he sets up to protect quarterback Daryle Lamonica.

Jim Otto

One of the best offensive lineman during his time in the AFL. Participated in 9 AFL All-Star games as well as being named the AFL's All League Center every year he played. Was the starting center in 1960 when the Raiders were formed and continued in that role for 15 seasons until 1974. Even after the NFL/AFL merger was selected to 2 Pro Bowls. Named to the AFL's All-Time team as well as AFL-NFL 25-year All-Star team.

Jim Otto Oakland Raiders 1960-1974

One of the best offensive lineman during his time in the AFL. Participated in 9 AFL All-Star games as well as being named the AFL's All League Center every year he played. Was the starting center in 1960 when the Raiders were formed and continued in that role for 15 seasons until 1974. Even after the NFL/AFL merger was selected to 2 Pro Bowls. Named to the AFL's All-Time team as well as AFL-NFL 25-year All-Star team.

Jim Otto Raiders Offensive Lineman

Seen here on the Raider offensive line alongside fellow Hall of Famers Gene Upshaw and Ken Stabler. Most Honored Raider in Team History. Had 210 consecutive starts (most in team history) at center for Oakland. Chosen to 10 All Pro (AFL All League) teams and 12 Pro Bowls. The AFL's Hall of Fame Center he was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1980.

Jim Otto Catches a Pass

He even managed a pass reception - in the 1972 playoff game against the Steelers.

Jim Otto

Playing at the University of Miami he was overlooked by the NFL but was chosen by the proposed Minneapolis franchise of the newly formed American Football League. When the Minneapolis club failed to materialize his playing rights went to the Oakland franchise by default. After which he was the starting center for the Raiders for the next 15 seasons and 210 games. He handled the snapping duties for 7 Divisional Championships, and AFL Championship and a Super Bowl. He retired in 1974.

Jim Otto

He has the distinguished honor of being the AFL's only All League Center. From 1960 to 1970 he was the consensus choice as the AFL's best at his position. Started 210 straight games for Oakland for 15 years. The last of the original Raider squad he retired in 1974 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame his first year of eligibility in 1980.

Jim Otto

A permanent fixture on the Oakland Raiders offensive throughout the entire existence of the AFL. It has been recorded that between pre-season, regular season, post-season and All-Star/All-Pro Games he played in 308 games. He has also experienced 74 operations attributed to his playing career including a leg amputation.

Jim Otto

Most Honored Raider in Team History. Had 210 consecutive starts (most in team history) at center for Oakland. Chosen to 10 All Pro (AFL All League) teams and 12 Pro Bowls. The AFL's Hall of Fame Center he was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1980.

Jim Otto

One of the best offensive lineman during his time in the AFL. Participated in 9 AFL All-Star games as well as being named the AFL's All League Center every year he played. Was the starting center in 1960 when the Raiders were formed and continued in that role for 15 seasons until 1974. Even after the NFL/AFL merger was selected to 2 Pro Bowls. Named to the AFL's All-Time team as well as AFL-NFL 25-year All-Star team.

Jim Otto

Playing at the University of Miami he was overlooked by the NFL but was chosen by the proposed Minneapolis franchise of the newly formed American Football League. When the Minneapolis club failed to materialize his playing rights went to the Oakland franchise by default. After which he was the starting center for the Raiders for the next 15 seasons and 210 games. He handled the snapping duties for 7 Divisional Championships, and AFL Championship and a Super Bowl. He retired in 1974.

Jim Otto

He has the distinguished honor of being the AFL's only All League Center. From 1960 to 1970 he was the consensus choice as the AFL's best at his position. Started 210 straight games for Oakland for 15 years. The last of the original Raider squad he retired in 1974 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame his first year of eligibility in 1980.