Ken Stabler Raiders Official Wilson NFL signed football (PSA/DNA Authen.)

Description: Ken “The Snake” Stabler, was a, “Down Home”, Regular Guy, who you would never imagine, to be an Athletic sort, he came across as, just a, “Laid Back- Friendly, Everybody’s friend, kinda guy”. (Little did everyone know,..he was a FIERCE COMPETITOR !) The Snake” was a perfect fit to lead a renegade band of misfits known as the Oakland Raiders in the 1970s. Stabler had a hard-living, rabble-rousing, never-say-die attitude that propelled the Raiders to their first-ever Super Bowl title in 1977. Throughout his life and NFL career, Stabler’s personality was evident in everything he did. He wasn’t shy about sharing his vices with teammates or the general public, either. He played sports from an early age and excelled in football, baseball, and basketball at Foley High School. Stabler started at quarterback for Foley High for three years and led the Lions to a 29-1 record and three state titles during that time. He was also named to the All-State Team and received a moniker from his high school coach that would stick for the rest of his life.“That was when I gave him the nickname ‘Snake,'” said Denzil Hollis, Stabler’s high school coach, in 1977. “Back in the eighth or ninth grade. He’d run 200 yards to score from 20 yards out.”The 1976 Oakland Raiders were an absolutely nasty bunch.After they navigated their way through a 13-1 regular season, Stabler went to the Pro Bowl for the third time.That year, he passed for 2,737 yards, an NFL-best 27 touchdowns, and 17 picks. Ken Stabler received the Bert Bell Award for the player of the year in the NFL.Stabler also led the league in eight other categories including game-winning drives (four) and a career-best 103.4 passer rating.At the time, Stabler was also known for his hard-drinking and entertaining lifestyle away from the field.

Price: 444.99 USD

Location: Redwood City, California

End Time: 2024-01-10T00:16:22.000Z

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