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Former Raiders player John Vella, who won a Super Bowl, passes away at age 74
John Vella, a former NFL offensive lineman and Super Bowl champion with the Raiders, has passed away at 74. The cause of death was not disclosed. Vella was known for his contributions to the dominant Raider offensive lines in the 1970s and was a key player on the Super Bowl XI Championship team. He played in 92 career games, with most of his career spent with the Raiders. Vella started 14 games during the 1976 season, including three postseason games leading to a Super Bowl victory. The Raiders organization expressed their condolences to the Vella family, and the Raider Nation mourns his loss.
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