The last name “Shell” carries a lot of weight in Oakland.
Over the course of a 14-year career from 1968-82, left tackle Art Shell became a legend in Raider nation, going to eight Pro Bowls and helping to deliver two of the club’s three Super Bowl titles. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989.
On Sunday, another Shell will meet the Black Hole. Only this one will be greeted with taunts instead of cheers.
Jets right tackle Brandon Shell, Art’s great nephew, has watched his share of old highlights from the Oakland Coliseum.