How much is Art Shell worth?
| Net Worth: | $1.5 Million |
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| Profession: | Professional Football Player |
| Date of Birth: | November 26, 1946 |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Height: | 1.96 m |
About Art Shell
Arthur Lee Shell Jr. is an American former professional football player in the American Football League and later in the National Football League, a Hall of Fame offensive tackle, and a two-time former head coach of the Oakland Raiders.
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
Art Shell’s coaching career spanned from 1982 through 1988 as the Raiders’ offensive line coach. From 1989 through 1994, he was the team’s head coach after being hired.
In the modern NFL era, Art Shell also holds the distinction of being the league’s first African-American head coach.
Shining Moment: During the Raiders’ 32-14 triumph over Minnesota in Super Bowl XI, Art Shell held Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall to zero tackles, sacks, or assists.
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
