Kenny Stabler

Kenny Stabler is a former National Football League quarterback. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StabKe00.htm He played for the Oakland Raiders, Houston Oilers, and New Orleans Saints. http://www.nfl.com/players/kenstabler/careerstats?id=STA013616 Stabler was born on December 25, 1945, in Foley, Alabama. He attended the University of Alabama. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StabKe00.htm In 1968, the Oakland Raiders drafted him in the second round (52 overall). http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StabKe00.htm Stabler received his nickname "The Snake" in high school after a "long and winding touchdown". http://www.kosmix.com/topic/ken_stabler

In 1977, Kenny Stabler led the Oakland Raiders to their first Super Bowl victory. http://www.raiders.com/history/super-bowl-xi.html Many football analysts and fans think the Pro Football Hall of Fame should induct Kenny Stabler. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/the_bonus/10/13/stabler/index.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsSH85OjSBQ http://bleacherreport.com/articles/422116-tide-legend-kenny-stabler-still-ignored-by-the-pro-football-hall-of-fame Some speculate his off-field behavior is preventing his inclusion. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/422116-tide-legend-kenny-stabler-still-ignored-by-the-pro-football-hall-of-fame Stabler was a Hall of Fame finalist in 1990, 1991, and 2003; He was a semi-finalist from 2004 through 2009. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StabKe00.htm

In 2008, Stabler left the Crimson Tide Sports Network on a leave of absence. http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4074677 For ten years, he was the college football color analyst for the network. http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4074677 In 2009, the Crimson Tide legend decided to make the break permanent. http://blog.al.com/rapsheet/2009/04/ken_stabler_out_as_alabamas_co.html

In 1964, Kenny Stabler went University of Alabama to play football for Coach Paul Bryant. http://www.kenstabler.com/history.cfm He led the Crimson Tide to the Sugar Bowl in 1967 and won Most Valuable Player. http://www.kenstabler.com/history.cfm He also won SEC Player of the Year and All American that year. http://www.kenstabler.com/history.cfm

For eleven years, Kenny Stabler wore the number 12 jersey for the Oakland Raiders. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StabKe00.htm The quarterback's assets were his accuracy and quick release. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/the_bonus/10/13/stabler/index.html According to John Madden, Stabler's calmness on the field was another asset. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/the_bonus/10/13/stabler/index.html The Raider quarterback was the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 1974. http://www.kenstabler.com/history.cfm He took NFL Player of the Year and AFC Player of the Year honors in 1976. http://www.kenstabler.com/history.cfm Stabler led his team to Super Bowl XI in 1977. http://www.kenstabler.com/history.cfm

In 1980, Kenny Stabler was traded to the Houston Oilers. http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2010/09/winning_was_a_theme_for_kenny.html He played 2 years for Coach Bum Phillips and the Oilers. http://www.nfl.com/players/kenstabler/profile?id=STA013616 From 1982 to 1984, he quarterbacked for the New Orleans Saints. http://www.nfl.com/players/kenstabler/profile?id=STA013616 Stabler retired from pro football in 1984. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StabKe00.htm