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The Snake

Quarterback Ken Stabler was a 2nd round pick of the Oakland Raiders in 1968 after a brilliant collegiate career at Alabama. He would play 10 years in Oakland earning 4 Pro Bowls, the 1974 NFL MVP Award, the 1976 Bert Bell Award, an NFL Championship in 1976 and a spot on the All-1970s NFL team.

Before the end of his career he spent time with the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints.

Image Gallery of Ken Stabler, Quarterback 1970-1984

Kenny Stabler is mobbed in the endzone following his game-winning 1-yard dive against the New England Patriots in the Divisional Round of the 1976 AFC Playoffs. The Raiders drive was extended when just a few plays earlier the Patriots defense was flagged for a controversial Roughing the Passer call on third and long incomplete pass play that gave the Raiders a first down. Raiders shown here from left to right - Gene Upshaw (#63), Mark Van Eeghen (#30), Charlie Phillips (center), Ken Stabler (#12) and Clarence Davis (far right)
Kenny Stabler, Gene Upshaw & the Oakland Raiders celebrate after the Game Winning Score against the Patriots in the Divisional Round of the 1976 AFC Playoffs

Ken Stabler left the Raiders and joined the Oilers in 1980 and had a fine year passing for 3202 yards while completing 64% of 457 passes. All this while helping Houston to 11 wins and an AFC Wildcard appearance against the Raiders.
Kenny Stabler, Oilers Quarterback

There is an almost exhaustive list of well-known players in Raiders franchise history - and if he isn't at the top, he's pretty close.
Kenny "The Snake" Stabler, Oakland Raiders

George Blanda kicks a 27-yard field goal against the Steelers in 1970. It was this game he came off the bench and threw 3 touchdowns in addition to this field goal to help the Raiders win 31-14. Some big names in this picture - We see Jim Otto (#00) barring the way of Joe Greene (#75) and former Chargers standout Chuck Allen (#58) while Rookie Ken Stabler (#12) holds for Blanda.
George Blanda kcks a field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1970

Ken Stabler takes off with Steelers linebacker Jack Ham close behind. Steeler #67 is lineman Craig Hanneman.
Ken Stabler chased by Jack Ham in 1973

A confident Kenny Stabler gets set behind his center Dave Dalby in Super Bowl XI. Stabler and his Raiders remained in complete control of the game as Oakland defeated the Minnesota Vikings 32-14.
Ken Stabler sets up behind Center Dave Dalby Super Bowl XI

In 1974 Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler had an All Pro year leading the NFL with 26 touchdown passes. Here he is in the opening round of the 1974 playoffs where he threw 4 touchdowns to defeat the Dolphins.
Kenny "The Snake" Stabler in 1974

With Dolphins lineman Vern den Herder (#83) literally on his heels Raiders QB Ken Stabler launches a desperation pass into the endzone late in the 4th quarter of the opening round of the 1974 AFC playoff game against Miami. With 35 seconds left The Snake scrambled and, while falling, connected with Clarence Davis in the endzone for an 8-yard score to put the Raiders on top 28-26. Raider #78 behind Stabler is Hall of Famer Art Shell.
Ke Stabler TD Pass Against Miami in the 1974 AFC Playoffs

John Madden coached the Raiders for 10 seasons and never had a losing year. His winning percentage was .759. Ken Stabler was his quarterback for 6 of those seasons and 59 victories including a Super Bowl victory in 1976.
Ken Stabler and John Madden of the Oakland Raiders

Raiders QB Kenny Stabler passes over the on-coming rush of Giants defensive lineman Bob Goich (#68) & Carter Campbell (#79) in 1973. Stabler had 2 touchdown passes as the Raiders thrashed New York 42-0. Also seen is Raiders tackle John Vella (#75)
Ken Stabler in 1973 - Oakland Raiders vs the NY Giants

3 of the 6 Pro Bowlers the Raiders from the 1977 season - quarterback Ken Stabler (#12), center Dave Dalby (#50) and guard Gene Upshaw (#70).
Ken Stabler, Dave Dalby and Gene Upshaw | 1977 Oakland Raider Pro Bowlers

Ken Stabler

From a 1983 Preseason Game at the Super Dome - Oilers quarterback Archie Manning and Saint quarterback Kenny Stabler exchange greetings.
Archie Manning and Ken Stabler in this 1983 Photo

Fred Biletnikoff and Ken Stabler

Ken Stabler gets a bit of help as he gets away from Dolphins defensive end Bill Stanfill
Ken Stabler and Bill Stanfill

Ken Stabler stayed with the Houston Oilers for 1980 and 1981 after he was traded from Oakland. In the 2 years he was there he passed for 27 touchdowns and 5190 yards.
Ken Stabler, Houston Oilers 1980-1981

Alabama Crimson Tide Quarterback Ken Stabler.
Ken Stabler, Alabama 1965-1967

As a Junior Ken Stabler led Alabama to an 11-0 record in 1966 including a 34-7 route of Nebraska in the Sugar Bowl
Ken Stabler, Alabama QB

Kenny Stabler in the pocket with tackle Conway Hayman blocking.
Ken Stabler and Conway Hayman - Houston Oilers

Ken Stabler

A 2nd round pick of the Oakland Raiders in 1968 after a brilliant collegiate career at Alabama he would play 10 years in Oakland earning 4 Pro Bowls, the 1974 NFL MVP Award, the 1976 Bert Bell Award, an NFL Championship in 1976 and a spot on the All-1970s NFL team.
Ken Stabler

Ken Stabler

2 of the icons of the Oakland Raider Glory days. Quarterback Ken Stabler and Center Jim Otto.
Ken Stabler and Jim Otto

Ken Stabler Football Cards

The Snake - Kenny Stabler remembered from his days at Alabama on this 2006 Press Pass Trading Card.
Ken Stabler 2006 Alabama Press Pass Football Trading Card #57

His 1983 Topps card when he was with Bum Phillips and the New Orleans Saints.
Kenny Stabler 1983 NO Saints Topps Card

Kenny Stabler All Time Career Statistics

Regular Season Passing Totals
Season	Age	Team	Games	QBrec	Att	Comp	Comp%	Yards	Y/A	Long	TD	Int	Rate	Sacked	Yards Lost	4QC	GWD
1970	25	OAK	3		7	2	28.6	52	7.4	33	0	1	18.5	0	0	0	0
1971	26	OAK	14	1-0-0	48	24	50.0	268	5.6	23	1	4	39.2	4	37	0	0
1972	27	OAK	14	0-1-0	74	44	59.5	524	7.1	22	4	3	82.3	8	75	0	1
1973	28	OAK	14	8-2-1	260	163	62.7♦	1997	7.7	80	14	10	88.3	34	261	1	3♦
1974+*	29	OAK	14	11-2-0	310	178	57.4	2469	8.0	67	26♦	12	94.9	18	141	2	2
1975*	30	OAK	14	10-3-0	293	171	58.4	2296	7.8	53	16	24	67.4	19	202	1	2
1976	31	OAK♚	12	11-1-0	291	194	66.7♦	2737	9.4♦	88♦	27♦	17	103.4♦	19	203	3♦	4♦
1977*	32	OAK	13	10-3-0	294	169	57.5	2176	7.4	44	20	20	75.2	16	141	1	1
1978*	33	OAK	16	9-7-0	406	237	58.4	2944	7.3	49	16	30	63.3	37	347	3	3
1979	34	OAK	16	9-7-0	498	304	61.0	3615	7.3	66	26	22	82.2	34	284	1	1
1980	35	HOU	16	11-5-0	457	293	64.1	3202	7.0	79	13	28	68.7	27	264	2	2
1981	36	HOU	13	5-7-0	285	165	57.9	1988	7.0	71	14	18	69.5	29	254	0	0
1982	37	NOR	8	4-4-0	189	117	61.9	1343	7.1	48	6	10	71.8	13	106	0	0
1983	38	NOR	14	7-7-0	311	176	56.6	1988	6.4	48	9	18	61.4	18	159	2	4♦
1984	39	NOR	3		70	33	47.1	339	4.8	29	2	5	41.3	5	40	0	0
10 seasons Raiders			130	69-26-1	2481	1486	59.9	19078	7.7	88	150	143	80.2	189	1691	12	17
3 seasons Saints			25	11-11-0	570	326	57.2	3670	6.4	48	17	33	62.4	36	305	2	4
2 seasons Oilers			29	16-12-0	742	458	61.7	5190	7.0	79	27	46	69.0	56	518	2	2
15 Year NFL Career			184	96-49-1	3793	2270	59.8	27938	7.4	88	194	222	75.3	281	2514	16	23

Post Season Passing Totals
Season	Age	Team	Games	QBrec	Att	Comp	Comp%	Yards	Y/A	Long	TD	Int	Rate	Sacked	Yards Lost	4QC	GWD
1972	27	OAK	1		12	6	50.0	57	4.8	12	0	0	63.5	3	14	0	0
1973	28	OAK	2	1-1-0	40	29	72.5♦	271	6.8	25	1	1	88.6♦	2	13	0	0
1974+*	29	OAK	2	1-1-0	66	39♦	59.1♦	564♦	8.5♦	72	5♦	4	86.9	4♦	39	1♦	1♦
1975*	30	OAK	2	1-1-0	65	35	53.8	445	6.8	37	4	3	76.8	3	32	0	0
1976	31	OAK♚	3	3-0-0	67	41♦	61.2♦	501	7.5	48	4♦	0	104.1♦	6♦	60	1♦	1♦
1977*	32	OAK	2	1-1-0	75♦	38♦	50.7	560♦	7.5♦	42	5♦	3	81.0	3	32	1♦	1♦
1980*	35	HOU	1	0-1-0	26	15	57.7♦	243	9.3	39	0	2	57.1	7	65	0	0
Career Post Season Raiders			12	7-4-0	325	188	57.8	2398	7.4	72	19	11	86.4	21	190	3	3
Career Post Season Oilers			1	0-1-0	26	15	57.7	243	9.3	39	0	2	57.1	7	65	0	0
Career Post Season Totals			13	7-5-0	351	203	57.8	2641	7.5	72	19	13	84.2	28	255	3	3

+ – All-Pro Selection
* – Pro Bowl Selection
♦ – Led the League
♚ – NFL Champion

Provided by Pro-Football-Reference.com: View Original Table.

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Gary Simmons January 16, 2024 Reply

Love you Kenny

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The Snake

Image Gallery of Ken Stabler, Quarterback 1970-1984

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