An offensive tackle with the Oakland & Los Angeles Raiders from 1968 to
1982, he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989.
In 1989 he became the first African-American head coach of the modern
NFL era. He won 54 games and lost 38 as head coach.
(February 11) The Oakland Raiders announced that Shell has been
re-hired as its head coach. He was fired in 1994, and has not coached
an NFL team since. (2006)
Fired by the Oakland Raiders after 1 season and a 2-14
record. (January 2007)