The Legacy of Jim Otto: A Football Icon: On January 7, 1938 the late Jim Otto was born in Wausau, Wisconsin. Otto played football at Wausau High School at linebacker and center. Otto had offers from 48 colleges to play college football, and with the help of his high school coach Win Brockmeyer, he chose the University of Miami in south Florida. In addition to playing offensive center Miami, he also played linebacker on defense. No NFL team showed interest in Otto. He was drafted by the proposed Minneapolis franchise…
On January 7, 1938 the late Jim Otto was born in Wausau, Wisconsin. Otto played football at Wausau High School at linebacker and center. Otto […]
