The NFL world lost a beloved Super Bowl winner today as former offensive lineman John Vella passed away. He was 74 years old. Nicknamed "Happy Fella John Vella" by some, Vella rose to prominence under ...

culminating with three starts in the postseason as the Raiders defeated the Vikings 32-14 in Super Bowl XI. NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more. The USA TODAY ...

“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 team ...

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beat the rival Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game and went on to destroy the Minnesota Vikings to win Super Bowl XI. Our hearts go out to Vella's family and loved ones.

"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.