RIP Double OT

[PDay8810]

the best center the NFL will ever know.

 

[jarntt]

Certainly one of them at least and likely the best. I didn't realize he was still alive

 

[PDay8810]

Otto was the dominant center of his era -- many would argue of any era -- as he had a singular goal: "Never will they kick my butt."

Indeed, Otto did most of the kicking in a 15-year career that never saw him miss a game. From the AFL's initial season of 1960 through the 1970 AFL-NFL merger and his retirement following the 1974 season, Otto started 210 straight regular-season games, 223 including the playoffs, and was a Pro Bowler 12 times, a first-team All-Pro selection 10 times.

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

Usually there is “discussion” around Offensive Linemen going into the HoF in there 1st year of eligibility. There was absolutely none in 1980 when his name came up.

He went in the same year as Bob Lilly and Deacon Jones. Hell of a lineup right there.

 

[cowboycolors]

Read an article about him years ago and the beating he took playing the game. Could barely bend his knees later after football. Used a pickup tool like the guys use for trash to pull up his pants far enough to put them on. I was lucky enough to watch him play. No doubt one of the best ever
RIP Jim

Condolences to the family and friends

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Otto & Joe Greene had some legendary battles... Just finished "Madden: A Biography" by Bryan Burwell and Madden always spoke fondly of Jim. Otto was the embodiment of everything that Madden envisioned in a true Raider.

RIP to a legend.

 

[Thruthefog]

This is a huge relief.

From the thread title, I thought the NFL had made another stupid rule.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Never had the pleasure of watching him live (before I was born) but he's definitely one of the best centers to play the game. At least I get to watch highlights of him.