"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.

Breaking News Intern John Vella, a key member of the Raiders’ offensive line during the 1970s and a starter in the team’s Super Bowl XI victory over the Minnesota Vikings, has died at 74 ...

John Vella, who spent eight seasons in the NFL and won a Super Bowl with the Raiders, died on Wednesday, the team announced. He was 74. “The Raiders Family mourns the passing of John Vella ...