Former Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler dies

[namvet]

Ken Stabler, who quarterbacked the Oakland Raiders to a win in Super Bowl XI has died at the age of 69, the Raiders confirmed Thursday. The University of Alabama passed along a statement from the family, which says Stabler died of colon cancer.

Stabler, nicknamed "The Snake," was a four-time Pro Bowler in the NFL. He won two NCAA titles as a backup quarterback at Alabama, and led the 1966 team to an undefeated record.

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[JakeStarkey]

RIP

 

[Toro]

RIP Snake

 

[Mr. H.]

Dang.

 

[Pogo]

Well played, Snake.

 

[mudwhistle]

R.I.P. Kenny

 

[bodecea]

Liked him, hate the Raiders.

 

[mudwhistle]

Saw him play in person back in 77'.

Great Quarterback.

 

[Hossfly]

Saw him play in person back in 77'.

Great Quarterback.

One of the best.

 

[Tank]

 

[Billo_Really]

Aside from growing up as a Rams fan, my other team was the Kansas City Chiefs. So naturally, I hated Ken Stabler. With that being said, Stabler was probably the greatest 2-minute drill quarterback in the history of the NFL.

He could go right down the field in less than two minutes throwing 15 yard wide outs to Fred Biletnikoff. It was a virtually unstoppable play.

Some might say Unitas or Elway were better, but I say Stabler, since he fucked me so many times.

 

[Billo_Really]

One of the best.

Damn! I thought you were more of a Daryle Lamonica man?

 

[rightwinger]

Snake had a way of pulling out games.....he had the heart of a winner

RIP Kenny

 

[Hossfly]

One of the best.

Damn! I thought you were more of a Daryle Lamonica man?

I'm a Maryland native. Johnny U, best quarterback in history.

 

[Billo_Really]

I'm a Maryland native. Johnny U, best quarterback in history.

Do you wear black high tops?

 

[namvet]

Aside from growing up as a Rams fan, my other team was the Kansas City Chiefs. So naturally, I hated Ken Stabler. With that being said, Stabler was probably the greatest 2-minute drill quarterback in the history of the NFL.

He could go right down the field in less than two minutes throwing 15 yard wide outs to Fred Biletnikoff. It was a virtually unstoppable play.

Some might say Unitas or Elway were better, but I say Stabler, since he fucked me so many times.

I shook hands with Elway in a hotel bar in KC one sat night

 

[Billo_Really]

Snake had a way of pulling out games.....he had the heart of a winner

RIP Kenny

And he was part of the game that had arguably the greatest play in NFL history.

 

[Billo_Really]

I shook hands with Elway in a hotel bar in KC one sat night

I met Willy Mays when I was 10 years old in a café in Palm Springs when the Giants were there to play the Angels in spring training.

He blew me off!

 

[mdk]

One of the best.

Damn! I thought you were more of a Daryle Lamonica man?

I'm a Maryland native. Johnny U, best quarterback in history.

Amazing quarterback and one of the many greats to come out of Western Pennsylvania.

 

[Hossfly]

I'm a Maryland native. Johnny U, best quarterback in history.

Do you wear black high tops?

I played football in HS '54--'56. No other choices but black hi-tops.