The Legendary Jim Otto

No Hall of Famer in NFL history has played an entire career at a single position while wearing the same uniform—except for one man: Jim Otto.
Jim Otto was an All-American college football player before he pursued a career in the NFL. He was a starting tackle on the 1953 Penn State team that won the Lamoriello Trophy as the national champion.
In 1956, Otto left the Nittany Lions and joined the Oakland Raiders of the AFL. For 15 seasons, he started at center.
As a rookie, Otto blocked for running back Clem Daniels, who set a franchise record with 1,411 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns.
Over the years, Otto blocked for many Raiders quarterbacks, including Daryle Lamonica, Tom Flores, and Ken Stabler. He was named to the All-AFL team 10 times and the All-Star team 14 times.
The Raiders moved to Los Angeles in 1982. Otto stayed with the team for one season before retiring at the age of 41.
In 1980, Otto was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is one of only four players in NFL history to start in 200 or more consecutive games. In 1999, Otto was named to the NFL's All-Time Team.
In addition to his football career, Otto was also a businessman and a philanthropist. He is co-founder of All-Pro Products and Services, and the Jim Otto Community Foundation.
Otto lives in the Oakland area with his wife of over 60 years, Gloria. They have four children and seven grandchildren.
Otto is an inspiration to many. He is a testament to the power of hard work, determination, and perseverance. He is a true Oakland Raider and a true American hero.