The list of Modern Era nominees for the Class of 2016 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame was announced yesterday and several former Raiders made the list. Each had a storied career with impressive credentials. Here is a closer look.
Steve Wisniewski – Guard – 1989-01
Steve Wisniewski, a 2nd round pick out of Penn State, started all 206 games he played in and only missed two games in his entire career. He was selected for the Pro Bowl eight times, and named first-team All-Pro twice. Known as a tenacious blocker with a nasty reputation, Wisniewski also played in nine postseason contests.