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Born: Arthur Shell - November 26, 1946 - Charleston, South Carolina

Drafted: Art Shell was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 1968 NFL Draft.

Years Played: 1968-1982

Position Played: Offensive Tackle

Played For: Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders

Alma Mater: Maryland State-Eastern Shore

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: 1989

Uniform Number: 78
Coaching Career:
Art Shell served as Raiders offensive line coach from 1982 until 1988. He was hired as the team's head coach in 1989, and served in that capacity until 1994.

Art Shell also has the distinction of being the first African-American head coach of the modern NFL era.

Shining Moment:
In the Raiders Super Bowl XI victory over Minnesota, Art Shell limited the Vikings highly regarded defensive end Jim Marshall to no tackles, sacks or assists during the 32-14 win.
High School: Bonds-Wilson High School - North Charleston, SC

College Highlights:
• Named All-Conference Three Years
• Named All-America Twice (Pittsburgh Courier and Ebony Magazine)

NFL Highlights:
• Named All-Pro (1973,74,76,77)
• Selected to Eight Pro Bowls
• Named an All-American Football Conference Selection Six Straight Years (1973-78)
• Named to NFL All-Monday Night Team
• Played on Two Super Bowl Winning Teams (XI,XV)
• Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 5, 1989
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