Ken Stabler

Kenneth Michael "Ken" Stabler (December 25, 1945 – July 8, 2015), nicknamed "The Snake," was an American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Oakland Raiders (1970–1979), Houston Oilers (1980–1981) and New Orleans Saints (1982–1984). He played college football for the University of Alabama.

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Stabler in 2007
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Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born:(1945-12-25)December 25, 1945
Foley, Alabama
Died:July 8, 2015(2015-07-08) (aged 69)
Gulfport, Mississippi
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Career information
High school:Foley (Foley, Alabama)
College:Alabama
NFL Draft:1968 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics
TDINT:194–222
Passing yards:27,938
Passer rating:75.3
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

After his death, an autopsy revealed that Stabler had been suffering from Stage 3 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).[1]

References

  1. "Ken Stabler, a Magnetic N.F.L. Star, Was Sapped of Spirit by C.T.E." The New York Times. Retrieved September 20, 2024.

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