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John Vella, an offensive lineman who played eight seasons in the NFL and won a Super Bowl with the Raiders, has died at the age of 74, the team announced Wednesday. No cause of death was given.

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"The Raiders Family mourns the passing of John Vella, a standout on the dominant Raider offensive lines of the 1970s and a starter on Oakland’s Super Bowl XI Championship team," the statement read.

April 2 - John Vella, an offensive lineman who played eight seasons in the NFL and won a Super Bowl with the Oakland Raiders, has died aged 74. The Raiders announced his passing on social media.

John Vella, an offensive lineman who started for the Oakland Raiders when they won Super Bowl XI, has died at the age of 74. “The Raiders Family mourns the passing of John Vella, a standout on the ...

John Vella, an offensive lineman who started for the Oakland Raiders when they won Super Bowl XI, has died at the age of 74. "The Raiders Family mourns the passing of John Vella, a standout on the ...

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