Ken Stabler, Quarterback Who Led Raiders to Title, Dies at 69, Ken "The Snake" Stabler, who featured at Alabama before turning into a Super Bowl-winning quarterback with the Raiders, has passed on after a brief fight with colon disease. He was 69.
Stabler's family said in a Facebook post Thursday evening that Stabler passed on Wednesday at home encompassed by friends and family. The family said Stabler was determined to have Stage 4 disease in February.Stabler was selected to Alabama by unbelievable mentor Bear Bryant, but since of NCAA tenets at the time, he was banned from playing as a first year recruit and sat out the 1964 season. He viewed Joe Namath lead the group to a national title.
After two years, Stabler drove the Crimson Tide to a 11-0 season, which reached a state of perfection in a 34-7 triumph over Nebraska in the Sugar Bowl.
"I am pitiful to know about the passing of Ken Stabler. He was an Alabama man totally, contemplations and supplications to God with him," Alabama athletic executive Bill Battle said in an announcement.
Stabler went ahead to have a considerably more effective NFL profession. In 1974, four seasons in the wake of being drafted by the Raiders, he was named NFL MVP. After two years, he drove them to Super Bowl XI and guided them to a 32-14 win over the Vikings.
Amid his nine-year vocation with the Raiders, Stabler made four Pro Bowls and three All-Pro groups. He was the speediest to win 100 recreations as a beginning quarterback in NFL history, doing as such in only 150 amusements.
Taking after a less than impressive 1979 season, Stabler was exchanged to the Houston Oilers. After only one season with the Oilers, he proceeded onward to the Saints where he completed his profession in 1984.
Regardless of his on-field achievements, Stabler has yet to be cherished in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Taking after his playing profession, he served as a telecaster for NFL recreations on CBS before serving as the radio investigator for Alabama football for a long time.
Surviving are his ex, Rose; three little girls, Kendra Stabler Moyes, Alexa Stabler and Marissa Stabler; a sister, Carolyn Bishop; and two grandsons.
The family said memorial service courses of action are pending.
Stabler's family said in a Facebook post Thursday evening that Stabler passed on Wednesday at home encompassed by friends and family. The family said Stabler was determined to have Stage 4 disease in February.Stabler was selected to Alabama by unbelievable mentor Bear Bryant, but since of NCAA tenets at the time, he was banned from playing as a first year recruit and sat out the 1964 season. He viewed Joe Namath lead the group to a national title.
After two years, Stabler drove the Crimson Tide to a 11-0 season, which reached a state of perfection in a 34-7 triumph over Nebraska in the Sugar Bowl.
"I am pitiful to know about the passing of Ken Stabler. He was an Alabama man totally, contemplations and supplications to God with him," Alabama athletic executive Bill Battle said in an announcement.
Stabler went ahead to have a considerably more effective NFL profession. In 1974, four seasons in the wake of being drafted by the Raiders, he was named NFL MVP. After two years, he drove them to Super Bowl XI and guided them to a 32-14 win over the Vikings.
Amid his nine-year vocation with the Raiders, Stabler made four Pro Bowls and three All-Pro groups. He was the speediest to win 100 recreations as a beginning quarterback in NFL history, doing as such in only 150 amusements.
Taking after a less than impressive 1979 season, Stabler was exchanged to the Houston Oilers. After only one season with the Oilers, he proceeded onward to the Saints where he completed his profession in 1984.
Regardless of his on-field achievements, Stabler has yet to be cherished in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Taking after his playing profession, he served as a telecaster for NFL recreations on CBS before serving as the radio investigator for Alabama football for a long time.
Surviving are his ex, Rose; three little girls, Kendra Stabler Moyes, Alexa Stabler and Marissa Stabler; a sister, Carolyn Bishop; and two grandsons.
The family said memorial service courses of action are pending.
Blogger Comment
Facebook Comment