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Gus Otto

Gus Otto
Gus Otto

Event:
Football
Hall of Fame Class:
1996

A fullback/linebacker for the Tigers from a1962-64, Otto was team captain, all-Big Eight and honorable mention all-America as a senior. He went on to stardom with the Oakland Raiders from 1965-72. He was a starter his entire career, and played in the AFL All-Star Game in 1969. Otto played in Super Bowl II, and was a member of Raider teams that won the AFL championship in 1967, and finished second in 1986, '69 and '70 (AFC). A native of St. Louis, Otto was elected to Mizzou's all-century team in 1990.