Inducted 2013
Date of Birth
11/26/1946
Birthplace
Charleston, SC
School
University of Maryland Eastern Shore (1964-1967)
Bio
Art Shell, played both offensive and defensive tackle, and claimed both Little All-American and Pittsburgh Courier Black College All-America honors in 1967. The three-time All-Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) performer led UMES to a 20-8-1 record during his career. Shell was drafted by the AFL’s Oakland Raiders and became an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time first- team All-Pro. The three-time Super Bowl champion (XI, XV, XVIII) participated in 24 playoff appearances with the Raiders and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989. Following his playing days, he was twice named the head coach of the Raiders, becoming the first African-American to head a modern-day NFL team. Shell served as a joint NFL/NFLPA representative to review fines and suspensions levied for on-field misconduct.
Stats
Height 6'5
Weight 265
Career Highlights
- 1967 All-Conference
- 1967 First Team All-America (HBCU)
- 1966 All-Conference
- 1965 All-Conference
Class of 2013
Running Back
Ted Brown
Defensive End
Tedy Bruschi
Running Back
Ron Dayne
Quarterback
Tommie Frazier
Safety
Jerry Gray
Linebacker
Shelby Jordan
End
Steve Meilinger
Quarterback
Joe Micchia
Offensive Tackle
Orlando Pace
Offensive Tackle
Art Shell
Linebacker
Rod Shoate
Linebacker
Percy Snow
Quarterback
Vinny Testaverde
Quarterback
Don Trull
Fullback
Jeff Wittman
Quarterback
Danny Wuerffel
Coach
Frank Cignetti
Coach
James Donnelly
Coach
Jess Dow
Coach
Wayne Hardin
Coach
Bill McCartney
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