
Nice picture of that great Raiders Offensive Line of the late 1970s as they form a pocket for QB Kenny Stabler against an on-coming Chargers rush. From top to bottom - Henry Lawrence (#70), Mickey Marvin (#65), Dave Dalby (#50) and Hall of Famers Gene Upshaw (#63) & Art Shell (#78). Tight End Dave Casper (#87) & Kenny Stabler (#12) are also seen.

Raiders Legend Ken Stabler passed for over 19,000 yards and 150 touchdowns in Oakland. Won a Super Bowl in 1976.

Kenny Stabler goes around the left side for a 1-yard score that puts the Raiders ahead with 23-20 with 10 seconds left in the Divisional Round of the 1976 AFC Playoffs. The Raiders would go all the way to Super Bowl XI victory.

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)

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.

Ended his 15-year NFL career with almost 28,000 passing yards and a 59.8% completion percentage rate.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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).



A 1st-team Pro Bowler for 1973. Completed 62.7% of 260 pass attempts for 1997 yards and 14 touchdowns.

2 of Pro Footballs All-Time Greats. Kenny Stabler holds while the timeless George Blanda kicks the winning fieldgoal in the 1975 overtime win over Washington.

Saints Quarterback from 1982-1984. It was the last stop for the aging veteran's 15-year NFL career.

The Snake stands and delivers during the 1979 rally against the Saints on Monday Night Football. Down 14-35 in the third quarter he led the Raiders to 4 second-half scores (with 3 touchdown passes) to finish with 42-35 win.

The Raiders Hall of Fame quarterback shown here in 1979.










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

Fred Biletnikoff and Ken Stabler

Kenny Stabler sets up to pass. Clarence Davis, #28, runs his route in 1976 NFL action.

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

Kenny Stabler, New Orleans Saints quarterback 1982-1984.

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.

Alabama Crimson Tide Quarterback Ken Stabler.
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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

Kenny Stabler in the pocket with tackle Conway Hayman blocking.
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Stabler joined his old coach Bum Phillips in New Orleans in 1981.

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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.
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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.
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Kenny Stabler and John Madden
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Kenny Stabler, Houston Oilers Quarterback
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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.
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Raiders Quarterback Kenny Stabler under pressure from Colts linebacker Ed Simonini
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2 of the icons of the Oakland Raider Glory days. Quarterback Ken Stabler and Center Jim Otto.
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