We celebrate Ken ‘Snake’ Stabler

Dec 4, 1977; Los Angeles, CA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler (12) in action against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Long Photography-Imagn Images I’ve often said how much I love Raiders’ history and delving in the rich history of

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I’ve often said how much I love Raiders’ history and delving in the rich history of the storied franchise is a favorite topic of mine for Tuesday Community Questions.

This week it was simple. I asked folks to say something about the great Ken Stabler.

Snake was my favorite player. And it seems like I’m not alone.

Here are some of your responses:

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Clutch

Lavrentii

A Raider.

I really enjoyed reading his autobiogrphy, The Snake. I especially recall him sharing his experience rooming with Matuszak during training camp..!

RaderzZ06

John Madden Said best QB end of game clutch time.

alzadoXXXXXXX

Snake was ultimate clutch, ultimate gamer, so cool in pressure situations

Raidwin

“The Snake”. One of the most recognizable nicknames in all of pro sports.

Nunchucks

Three words…”Sea of Hands”

https://youtu.be/NKjw8slscUI?si=8Qs43zmCx12N0A9q

Nunchucks

“Ghost to the post”

https://youtu.be/nPIGg6iu80E?si=DLlTgsa2LpWfsNhZ

kurt w

“…35…..88……0…..hut hut.” —the start of the comebacks.

yanksNhuskersNraiders

My favorite Raider of all-time

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