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Legendary Raiders, Alabama QB Ken Stabler dies at 69
By Will Brinson | NFL Writer
July 9, 2015 8:16 pm ET
Legendary Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler died at the age of 69 on Wednesday night due to complications with colon cancer, his former team and family confirmed.
Stabler, known as "The Snake," played 10 years with the Raiders, two years with the Oilers and three years with the Saints, making the Pro Bowl four times.
During his seven seasons as the primary starter for Oakland, Stabler completed over 60 percent of his passes -- an unheard of number during the 1970's -- and led the league in touchdown passes twice.
“The Raiders are deeply saddened by the passing of the great Ken Stabler,” Oakland owner Mark Davis said. “He was a cherished member of the Raider family and personified what it means to be a Raider. He wore the Silver and Black with Pride and Poise and will continue to live in the hearts of Raider fans everywhere. Our sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to Kenny's family.”
He was named the NFL MVP in 1974 and led the Raiders to a title in Super Bowl XI. He, perhaps somewhat surprisingly, remains absent from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
His former coach John Madden described him as a "perfect Raider."
“I was head coach of the Raiders the entire time Kenny was there and he led us to a whole bunch of victories including one in Super Bowl XI," Madden said in a statement. "I've often said, If I had one drive to win a game to this day, and I had a quarterback to pick, I would pick Kenny. Snake was a lot cooler than I was. He was a perfect quarterback and a perfect Raider. When you think about the Raiders you think about Ken Stabler. Kenny loved life. It is a sad day for all Raiders.”
From the statement released by the Stabler family:
“He was a kind generous and unselfish man, never turning down an autograph request or an opportunity to help someone in need. A great quarterback, he was an even greater father to his three girls and grandfather to his two ‘grand snakes.'"
Stabler left the Raiders as their all-time leader in passing yards (19,078), touchdowns (150) and finished just shy of 60 percent completions (59.9), later broken by Rich Gannon, a Raiders MVP in his own right.
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By Will Brinson | NFL Writer
July 9, 2015 8:16 pm ET
Legendary Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler died at the age of 69 on Wednesday night due to complications with colon cancer, his former team and family confirmed.
Stabler, known as "The Snake," played 10 years with the Raiders, two years with the Oilers and three years with the Saints, making the Pro Bowl four times.
During his seven seasons as the primary starter for Oakland, Stabler completed over 60 percent of his passes -- an unheard of number during the 1970's -- and led the league in touchdown passes twice.
“The Raiders are deeply saddened by the passing of the great Ken Stabler,” Oakland owner Mark Davis said. “He was a cherished member of the Raider family and personified what it means to be a Raider. He wore the Silver and Black with Pride and Poise and will continue to live in the hearts of Raider fans everywhere. Our sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to Kenny's family.”
He was named the NFL MVP in 1974 and led the Raiders to a title in Super Bowl XI. He, perhaps somewhat surprisingly, remains absent from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
His former coach John Madden described him as a "perfect Raider."
“I was head coach of the Raiders the entire time Kenny was there and he led us to a whole bunch of victories including one in Super Bowl XI," Madden said in a statement. "I've often said, If I had one drive to win a game to this day, and I had a quarterback to pick, I would pick Kenny. Snake was a lot cooler than I was. He was a perfect quarterback and a perfect Raider. When you think about the Raiders you think about Ken Stabler. Kenny loved life. It is a sad day for all Raiders.”
From the statement released by the Stabler family:
“He was a kind generous and unselfish man, never turning down an autograph request or an opportunity to help someone in need. A great quarterback, he was an even greater father to his three girls and grandfather to his two ‘grand snakes.'"
Stabler left the Raiders as their all-time leader in passing yards (19,078), touchdowns (150) and finished just shy of 60 percent completions (59.9), later broken by Rich Gannon, a Raiders MVP in his own right.
Rest of the Article:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-...ler-dies-at-69
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