Jim Otto, the legendary center known as "Mr. Raider" passed away at the age of 86.
The news of his death has been confirmed by his team on Sunday night, while the cause of his death has not been disclosed.
The Original Raider, the club said in a statement posted on the social platform X (formerly Twitter), noting, "The personification of consistency, Jim’s influence on the American Football League and professional football as a whole cannot be overstated. His leadership and tenacity were a hallmark of the dominant Raider teams of the 1960s and 70s."
Even after the Raiders relocated to Las Vegas in 2020, Otto remained engaged with the team.
Beginning with the Raiders inaugural season in the American Football League in 1960, Otto became a cornerstone of the team for the next 15 years.
Despite facing numerous injuries, Otto never missed a game with the Raiders, competing in an impressive 210 consecutive regular-season games and 308 total contests.
While, he underwent nine knee surgeries during his playing career and had his right leg amputated in 2007.
Throughout his life, Otto endured numerous surgeries, primarily stemming from football-related injuries, including multiple joint replacements, arthritis, and severe back and neck problems.
While, Otto's remarkable career earned him induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980, solidifying his status as one of the AFL's greatest players.
Throughout his career, he earned 12 Pro Bowl selections and was honored with All-Pro recognition 10 times
Additionally, he battled prostate cancer and two major infections after retiring from football.
