Jim Otto
Inducted:
1980
Player Stats
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
255 lb (116 kg)
Born:
January 5, 1938
Wausau, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died:
May 19, 2024
Auburn, California, U.S.
Position:
Center
College:
Miami (FL) (1957–1959)
Jim Otto was the embodiment of toughness, loyalty, and consistency, serving as the cornerstone of the Oakland Raiders’ offensive line for 15 seasons. Playing from 1960 to 1974, Otto was the only center to start every game in the American Football League’s 10-year history, earning a reputation as one of the most durable and determined players ever. Wearing his iconic double-zero jersey, he anchored the Raiders’ offense with unmatched reliability, intelligence, and grit, helping the team evolve into a perennial powerhouse.
Otto’s relentless dedication and leadership earned him 12 consecutive All-AFL/Pro Bowl selections, a testament to his excellence and longevity. Despite enduring numerous surgeries and injuries throughout his career, he never missed a game, symbolizing the Raider spirit of toughness. Jim Otto was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980, honored as one of football’s greatest centers and a defining figure of the AFL-NFL era.
Otto's Awards and Honors
- AFL champion (1967)
- 9× First-team All-AFL (1960–1965, 1967–1969)
- First-team All-Pro (1970)
- 9× AFL All-Star (1961–1969)
- 3× Pro Bowl (1970–1972)
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- AFL All-Time Team
NFL Records
- Only player to start every game in AFL history
- Played 210 consecutive games without missing one
- Iconic “00” jersey symbolized Raider toughness and legacy
NFL Teams
Oakland Raiders (1960–1974)
Number Worn:
50, 00
NFL Stats
Seasons:
15 (1960–1974)
Games Played:
210
Games Started:
210
Fumble Recoveries:
3
