Legendary Oakland Raiders center Jim Otto, who did battle with the Pittsburgh Steelers throughout his 15-year Hall of Fame career, is dead at 86. The Raiders made the announcement Sunday night to their Twitter page.
“’00’ was the foundational piece of a transcendent offensive line that not only propelled the Raiders to success on the field but resonated with fans and helped build the Raiders persona and mystique,” the statement in part read, referring to Otto’s double-zero jersey.
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) May 20, 2024
One of the core pieces of the Steelers-Raiders 1970s rivalry, Otto was a starter during the 1972 Immaculate Reception playoff game.