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Arthur Lee Shell Jr. (born November 26, 1946) is an American former professional football player and coach. He played as an offensive tackle in the American Football League (AFL) and later in the National Football League (NFL) for the Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders .
Nov 8, 2022 · Art Shell earned the second and final Super Bowl ring of his legendary 15-year pro football playing career. Oakland overcame great odds and became the only Wild Card team to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy in 1980. As Art Shell became an established veteran offensive lineman, he prepared for his transition into the NFL coaching ranks.
Art Shell, a third-round draft pick of the Oakland Raiders in 1968, excelled on the special teams for two seasons before winning the starting offensive left tackle job in his third campaign. Within a short time, he became widely recognized as one of the premier offensive linemen in the National Football League.
Arthur Shell. Position: T. 6-5 , 265lb (196cm, 120kg) Born: November 26. in Charleston, SC. More bio, uniform, draft info. Hall of Fame. 8x Pro Bowl. 2x All-Pro. 2x SB Champ. HOF All-1970s Team. 1990 PFWA Coach/Year. 1990 UPI Coach/Year. 78. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. SUMMARY. Career. Checkout the latest stats for Art Shell.
May 21, 2018 · Art Shell 1946 — Professional football coach, player. At a Glance … Sources. When Art Shell was named head coach of the Los Angeles Raiders in 1989, he became the first black head coach in modern National Football League history. A former star offensive lineman for the Oakland Raiders, and part of two Super Bowl championship teams, Shell ...
Feb 6, 2022 · Retropolis. The modern NFL didn’t have a Black head coach until 1989. Here’s his story. By Frederic J. Frommer. February 6, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. EST. In 1990, Art Shell, head coach for the Los...
Launched another streak of 51 straight games... Named to NFL All-Monday Night Team... Originally selected in third round of the 1968 AFL Draft after stellar career as a two-way lineman at...
