![Roman Gabriel 1 6-foot 8-inch, 290-pound Ron Billingsley is set on a collision course with Ram quarterback Roman Gabriel in this 1970 Rams-Chargers showdown. The Rams won 37-10.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2Froman-gabriel-collides-ron-billingsley-chargers-1970.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
6-foot 8-inch, 290-pound Ron Billingsley is set on a collision course with Ram quarterback Roman Gabriel in this 1970 Rams-Chargers showdown. The Rams won 37-10.
Roman Gabriel on a collision course with Ro Billingsley of the Chargers in 1970
![Roman Gabriel 2 Packers linebacker Ray Nitschke stumbles his way toward Rams QB Roman Gabriel](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2Froman-gabriel-hit-by-ray-nitschke-of-the-packers.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Packers linebacker Ray Nitschke stumbles his way toward Rams QB Roman Gabriel
Roman Gabriel hit by Ray Nitschke of the Packers
![Roman Gabriel 3 Played 11 seasons in Los Angeles leading the Rams to 74 victories between 1962 to 1972. Passed for over 22,000 yards and 154 touchdowns. Rushed for another 28 scores.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2Frams-nfl-quarterback-roman-gabriel.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Played 11 seasons in Los Angeles leading the Rams to 74 victories between 1962 to 1972. Passed for over 22,000 yards and 154 touchdowns. Rushed for another 28 scores.
Rams Quarterback Roman Gabriel
![Roman Gabriel 4 Falcon defensive lineman Claude Humphrey puts the heat on Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel in the early 1970s. In 1971 Gabriel had 17 touchdowns and 2238 passing yards while Humphrey unofficially had 13 sacks.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2Ffalcons-claude-humphrey-closes-in-on-rams-roman-gabriel-1971.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Falcon defensive lineman Claude Humphrey puts the heat on Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel in the early 1970s. In 1971 Gabriel had 17 touchdowns and 2238 passing yards while Humphrey unofficially had 13 sacks.
Falcons Claude Humphrey closes in on the Rams Roman Gabriel in 1971
![Roman Gabriel 5 From the 1968 NFL Pro Bowl game played in January of 1968 at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Roman Gabriel throws to Rams team mate Les Josephson. 1967 was Josephson's sole Pro Bowl season while it was Gabriel's first of 4 in his career.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F03%2Froman-gabriel-passes-to-les-josephson-1968-nfl-pro-bowl-game.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
From the 1968 NFL Pro Bowl game played in January of 1968 at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Roman Gabriel throws to Rams team mate Les Josephson. 1967 was Josephson's sole Pro Bowl season while it was Gabriel's first of 4 in his career.
Roman Gabriel Passes To Les Josephson during the 1968 NFL Pro Bowl Game
![Roman Gabriel 6 Early 1970s Rams-Falcons. Atlanta lineman John Zook and Claude Humphrey close in and bring down Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F03%2Froman-gabriel-sacked-by-john-zook-claude-humphrey.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Early 1970s Rams-Falcons. Atlanta lineman John Zook and Claude Humphrey close in and bring down Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel.
Roman Gabriel sacked by John Zook and Claude Humphrey
![Roman Gabriel 7 NFL in the 1960s decade - With a determined Dick Bass at his side, Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel stands defiantly in the pocket.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F02%2Froman-gabriel-with-dick-bass-la-rams-1960-nfl.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
NFL in the 1960s decade - With a determined Dick Bass at his side, Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel stands defiantly in the pocket.
Roman Gabriel with Dick Bass LA Rams, 1960s NFL
![Roman Gabriel 8 Ram QB Roman Gabriel breaks out past the Giants Henry Davis in this late 60s clash between the Rams and Giants. In 11 seasons with Los Angeles Gabriel had 1146 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F01%2Froman-gabriel-runs-past-henry-davis-giants.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Ram QB Roman Gabriel breaks out past the Giants Henry Davis in this late 60s clash between the Rams and Giants. In 11 seasons with Los Angeles Gabriel had 1146 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns.
Roman Gabriel runs past Henry Davis of the Giants
![Roman Gabriel 9 With Viking Jim Marshall wrapped about his legs Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel tries to keep the play going.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F12%2Fjim-marshall-wrapped-around-roman-gabriel-1962-nfl.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
With Viking Jim Marshall wrapped about his legs Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel tries to keep the play going.
Roman Gabriel with Jim Marshall hanging on him
![Roman Gabriel 10 Still ranks in the Top 3 for just about every All Time passing category list in Rams franchise history - including wins. He's #1 with 74 victories.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F11%2Froman-gabriel-los-angeles-rams-nfl-quarterback.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Still ranks in the Top 3 for just about every All Time passing category list in Rams franchise history - including wins. He's #1 with 74 victories.
Roman Gabriel Los Angeles Rams NFL Quarterback
![Roman Gabriel 11 Rams QB Roman Gabriel hangs tough against the Packers and gets the pass off but not before he's belted by defensive tackle Ron Kostelnik. Also shown are Rams tackle Joe Scibelli (#71) and Packers defensive lineman (#74).](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F10%2Froman-gabriel-hit-by-ron-kostelnik.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Rams QB Roman Gabriel hangs tough against the Packers and gets the pass off but not before he's belted by defensive tackle Ron Kostelnik. Also shown are Rams tackle Joe Scibelli (#71) and Packers defensive lineman (#74).
Roman Gabriel hit by Ron Kostelnik
![Roman Gabriel 12 The Packers Robert Brown (#78) won't get to Rams Quarterback Roman Gabriel (#18) as he gets this pass off in the 1967 Rams-Packers showdown late in the season. Roman had a big game with 3 touchdown passes as the Rams outlasted the Pack in a 27-24 win keeping their playoff hopes for 1967 alive.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F09%2Froman-gabriel-rams-vs-packers-1967.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
The Packers Robert Brown (#78) won't get to Rams Quarterback Roman Gabriel (#18) as he gets this pass off in the 1967 Rams-Packers showdown late in the season. Roman had a big game with 3 touchdown passes as the Rams outlasted the Pack in a 27-24 win keeping their playoff hopes for 1967 alive.
Roman Gabriel, Rams vs Packers in 1967
![Roman Gabriel 13 Roman Gabriel (#18), quarterback of the LA Rams defiantly barks out audibles to his offensive teammates as Colts longtime veteran linebacker Don Shinnick stares back.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F08%2Froman-gabriel-rams-don-shinnick-colts.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Roman Gabriel (#18), quarterback of the LA Rams defiantly barks out audibles to his offensive teammates as Colts longtime veteran linebacker Don Shinnick stares back.
Roman Gabriel of the Rams & Don Shinnick of the Colts
![Roman Gabriel 14 Roman Gabriel, Eagles QB in 1973](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F06%2Froman-gabriel-eagles-qb-1973.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Roman Gabriel, Eagles QB in 1973
![Roman Gabriel 15 In 1964 Rams QB Roman Gabriel (#18) was making a name for himself as one of the strongest quarterbacks in the NFL. Here Rams lineman Joe Carollo (#63) works to keep 49ers away while longtime San Francisco linebacker Matt Hazeltine (#55)e moves in.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F06%2Froman-gabriel-joe-carollo-rams-matt-hazeltine-49ers-1964-nfl.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
In 1964 Rams QB Roman Gabriel (#18) was making a name for himself as one of the strongest quarterbacks in the NFL. Here Rams lineman Joe Carollo (#63) works to keep 49ers away while longtime San Francisco linebacker Matt Hazeltine (#55)e moves in.
Roman Gabriel & Joe Carollo of the Rams with Matt Hazeltine of the 49ers in 1964
![Roman Gabriel 16 Rams quarterback from 1962 to 1972.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F05%2Frams-qb-roman-gabriel.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Rams quarterback from 1962 to 1972.
Rams QB Roman Gabriel
![Roman Gabriel 17 From the first round of the 1969 NFL playoffs. Ram Quarterback Roman Gabriel passes while the Vikings Carl Eller rushes in. Ram running back Les Josephson (#34) can be seen behind Gabriel blocking.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F01%2Froman-gabriel-rams-carl-eller-vikings-1969-playoffs.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
From the first round of the 1969 NFL playoffs. Ram Quarterback Roman Gabriel passes while the Vikings Carl Eller rushes in. Ram running back Les Josephson (#34) can be seen behind Gabriel blocking.
Roman Gabriel, Rams & Carl Eller Vikings in the 1969 Playoffs
![Roman Gabriel 18 An All Pro in 1969 Roman Gabriel led the NFL in touchdown passes - 24, while only throwing 7 interceptions](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F10%2Froman-gabriel-1969-la-rams-quarterback.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
An All Pro in 1969 Roman Gabriel led the NFL in touchdown passes - 24, while only throwing 7 interceptions
Roman Gabriel 1969 LA Rams Quarterback
![Roman Gabriel 19 Los Angeles Rams Quarterback Roman Gabriel](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F06%2Flos-angeles-rams-quarterback-roman-gabriel.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Los Angeles Rams Quarterback Roman Gabriel
![Roman Gabriel 20 Rams rookie Roman Gabriel gets a pass off against the Dallas Cowboys is 1962. Gabriel impressed the league as he threw only 2 interceptions out of 101 attempts. Also pictured are Rams offensive iineman Charlie Cowan (#73) and Dallas defenders Bob Lilly (#74) and Clyde Brock (#77).](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2Frookie-roman-gabriel-against-bob-lilly-dallas-cowboys-1962-nfl.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Rams rookie Roman Gabriel gets a pass off against the Dallas Cowboys is 1962. Gabriel impressed the league as he threw only 2 interceptions out of 101 attempts. Also pictured are Rams offensive iineman Charlie Cowan (#73) and Dallas defenders Bob Lilly (#74) and Clyde Brock (#77).
Rookie Roman Gabriel against Bob Lilly and the Dallas Cowboys Defense in 1962
![Roman Gabriel 21 After injuries slowed down the Rams star quarterback he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1973. There's little debate that the Eagles offense definitely improved and Gabriel was selected Comeback Player of the Year.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F08%2Froman-gabriel-eagles-quarterback-in-1973.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
After injuries slowed down the Rams star quarterback he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1973. There's little debate that the Eagles offense definitely improved and Gabriel was selected Comeback Player of the Year.
Roman Gabriel Eagles Quarterback in 1973
![Roman Gabriel 22 Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel stands tall amidst a heavy Green Bay Packers rush.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F08%2Froman-gabriel-under-heavy-packers-rush.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel stands tall amidst a heavy Green Bay Packers rush.
The Rams Roman Gabriel Under a Heavy Packers Rush
![Roman Gabriel 23 Rams and Vikings clash! LA quarterback Roman Gabriel gets protection as Bob Brown and Les Josephson keep Vikings defender Carl Eller away.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F05%2Froman-gabriel-under-pressure-from-carl-eller-bob-brown-les-josephson-blocking.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Rams and Vikings clash! LA quarterback Roman Gabriel gets protection as Bob Brown and Les Josephson keep Vikings defender Carl Eller away.
Roman Gabriel under pressure from Carl Eller as Bob Brown & Les Josephson Block
![Roman Gabriel 24 Coming off an All Pro season the previous year Topps included the Rams signal caller in their special 8x10 poster set that featured 24 of the NFL's and AFL's top stars.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F04%2Froman-gabriel-1970-topps-football-insert-poster-3.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Coming off an All Pro season the previous year Topps included the Rams signal caller in their special 8x10 poster set that featured 24 of the NFL's and AFL's top stars.
Roman Gabriel 1970 Topps Football Insert Poster #3
![Roman Gabriel 25 Shown here with Ronald Reagan the Rams quarterback takes a minute to show a young Rams fan some passing pointers.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2Froman-gabriel-ronald-reagan-young-rams-fan.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Shown here with Ronald Reagan the Rams quarterback takes a minute to show a young Rams fan some passing pointers.
Ram QB Roman Gabriel & Ronald Reagan with a Young Rams Fan
![Roman Gabriel 26 The NFL MVP of 1969 he guided the Rams to an 11-3 record along with a Coastal Divisional title. Leading the league with 24 touchdown passes he only threw 7 interceptions in 399 passing attempts.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F03%2Froman-gabriel-1969-nfl-mvp.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
The NFL MVP of 1969 he guided the Rams to an 11-3 record along with a Coastal Divisional title. Leading the league with 24 touchdown passes he only threw 7 interceptions in 399 passing attempts.
Roman Gabriel 1969 NFL MVP
![Roman Gabriel 27 Still the All-Time Career Passing leader for the Rams franchise with 154 touchdown passes.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F05%2Frams-player-1962-1972-roman-gabriel.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Still the All-Time Career Passing leader for the Rams franchise with 154 touchdown passes.
Rams Player 1962-1972 Roman Gabriel
![Roman Gabriel 28 Action from the Rams and Browns match-up in 1965 played at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Willie Brown (#26) takes a handoff from Roman Gabriel (#18) as Offensive Guard Joe Scibelli (#71) gets out in front to block. Pro Bowler Bill Glass (#80) of the Browns looks on from the distance.
In 1965 the Browns were riding high to an Eastern Division Title, finishing the season with an 11-3 record. But one of those 3 losses was a 42-7 thrashing against these Rams pictured above. Roman Gabriel had a career day passing for 323 yards and 5 touchdowns while running for another.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2F1965-game-between-rams-browns.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Action from the Rams and Browns match-up in 1965 played at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Willie Brown (#26) takes a handoff from Roman Gabriel (#18) as Offensive Guard Joe Scibelli (#71) gets out in front to block. Pro Bowler Bill Glass (#80) of the Browns looks on from the distance.
In 1965 the Browns were riding high to an Eastern Division Title, finishing the season with an 11-3 record. But one of those 3 losses was a 42-7 thrashing against these Rams pictured above. Roman Gabriel had a career day passing for 323 yards and 5 touchdowns while running for another.
1965 Game between Rams Browns
![Roman Gabriel 29 Taking a handoff from quarterback Roman Gabriel (#18) Les Josephson (#34) gets behind the blocking of Joe Scibelli (#71) as Colts linebacker Ted Hendricks (#83) is in hot pursuit.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2Fjoe-scibelli-leads-blocking-for-les-josephson.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Taking a handoff from quarterback Roman Gabriel (#18) Les Josephson (#34) gets behind the blocking of Joe Scibelli (#71) as Colts linebacker Ted Hendricks (#83) is in hot pursuit.
Joe Scibelli leads blocking for Les Josephson
![Roman Gabriel 30 After spending 11 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams Roman Gabriel was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. The price the Eagles gave up was 2 1st-round draft picks and a 3rd round pick as well as fullback Tony Baker and All-Pro Receiver Harold Jackson.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F12%2Froman-gabriel-qb-rams-nfl.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
After spending 11 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams Roman Gabriel was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. The price the Eagles gave up was 2 1st-round draft picks and a 3rd round pick as well as fullback Tony Baker and All-Pro Receiver Harold Jackson.
Roman Gabriel QB Rams NFL
![Roman Gabriel 31 Joining the Eagles in 1973 he had one of the best seasons of his career - leading the NFL with 270 completions, 3219 yards passing and 23 touchdowns. He made the Pro Bowl that season and was named the Comeback Player of the Year.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F09%2Feagles-quarterback-roman-gabriel-.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Joining the Eagles in 1973 he had one of the best seasons of his career - leading the NFL with 270 completions, 3219 yards passing and 23 touchdowns. He made the Pro Bowl that season and was named the Comeback Player of the Year.
Eagles Quarterback Roman Gabriel
![Roman Gabriel 32 While at North Carolina State, he was twice selected ACC Player of the Year. He set numerous Wolfpack records passing for 2951 yards and 19 touchdowns. Was 9th in the Heisman Award voting.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F09%2Froman-gabriel-north-carolina-state.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
While at North Carolina State, he was twice selected ACC Player of the Year. He set numerous Wolfpack records passing for 2951 yards and 19 touchdowns. Was 9th in the Heisman Award voting.
North Carolina State Quarterback Roman Gabriel
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![Roman Gabriel 34 Roman Gabriel](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F09%2Froman-gabriel-12.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Roman Gabriel
![Roman Gabriel 35 First Round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962 where he quarterback for 11 years. Passed for 22,223 yards and 154 touchdowns.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F09%2Froman-gabriel-9.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
First Round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962 where he quarterback for 11 years. Passed for 22,223 yards and 154 touchdowns.
Roman Gabriel
![Roman Gabriel 36 First Round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962 where he quarterback for 11 years. Passed for 22,223 yards and 154 touchdowns.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F09%2Froman-gabriel-7.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
First Round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962 where he quarterback for 11 years. Passed for 22,223 yards and 154 touchdowns.
Roman Gabriel
![Roman Gabriel 37 First Round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962 where he quarterback for 11 years. Passed for 22,223 yards and 154 touchdowns.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F09%2Froman-gabriel-6.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
First Round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962 where he quarterback for 11 years. Passed for 22,223 yards and 154 touchdowns.
Roman Gabriel
![Roman Gabriel 38 First Round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962 where he quarterback for 11 years. Passed for 22,223 yards and 154 touchdowns.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F09%2Froman-gabriel-5.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
First Round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962 where he quarterback for 11 years. Passed for 22,223 yards and 154 touchdowns.
Roman Gabriel
![Roman Gabriel 39 First Round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962 where he quarterback for 11 years. Passed for 22,223 yards and 154 touchdowns.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F09%2Froman-gabriel-4.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
First Round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962 where he quarterback for 11 years. Passed for 22,223 yards and 154 touchdowns.
Roman Gabriel
![Roman Gabriel 40 First Round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962 where he quarterback for 11 years. Passed for 22,223 yards and 154 touchdowns.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F09%2Froman-gabriel-3.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
First Round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962 where he quarterback for 11 years. Passed for 22,223 yards and 154 touchdowns.
Roman Gabriel
![Roman Gabriel 41 After his 11 seasons with the Rams, he was traded to Philadelphia where his career took a positive turn as he led the Eagles to their best record in years. He was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year and made the Pro Bowl.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F09%2Froman-gabriel-philadelphia-eagles.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
After his 11 seasons with the Rams, he was traded to Philadelphia where his career took a positive turn as he led the Eagles to their best record in years. He was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year and made the Pro Bowl.
Roman Gabriel, Philadelphia Eagles
![Roman Gabriel 42 First Round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962 where he quarterback for 11 years. Passed for 22,223 yards and 154 touchdowns.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F09%2Froman-gabriel-1.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
First Round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962 where he quarterback for 11 years. Passed for 22,223 yards and 154 touchdowns.
Roman Gabriel
![Roman Gabriel 43 First Round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962 where he quarterback for 11 years. Passed for 22,223 yards and 154 touchdowns.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F09%2Froman-gabriel.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
First Round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962 where he quarterback for 11 years. Passed for 22,223 yards and 154 touchdowns.
Roman Gabriel
![Roman Gabriel 44 Hall of Fame Linebacker Ray Nitschke applies pressure to Roman Gabriel](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F07%2Fray-nitschke-pressures-roman-gabriel.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Hall of Fame Linebacker Ray Nitschke applies pressure to Roman Gabriel
Ray Nitschke Pressures Roman Gabriel
It’s joke he is not in HOF
Gabriel was my childhood hero.
I became a Rams fan in 1968 and still am in present, I became a because of helmet logo and Roman Gabriel was the first QB I Admired the strength in ability staying in the pocket and strong arm in throwing the long pass and if I’m not mistaken I can’t recall him being injured and staying out from playing for a long period, as well as seeing their defense the Fearsome Foursome as they were known to be but all through the good seasons and bad seasons I’ve stayed a fan and never bandwagon my Rams.