Ken Stabler

Ken Stabler was an American football quarterback who played in the NFL from 1970 to 1984. He was born on December 25, 1945, in Foley, Alabama, and played college football at the University of Alabama. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 1968 and played for them from 1970 to 1979, leading the team to Super Bowl XI. He also played for the Houston Oilers and the New Orleans Saints. Stabler was known for his improvisational style and his ability to lead come-from-behind victories. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 1974. Stabler retired from football in 1984 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016. He passed away on July 8, 2015, at the age of 69.