10 best Alabama alumni in NFL history

6. Ken Stabler

One of the great nicknames in NFL history was given to University of Alabama quarterback/turned Oakland Raiders’ miracle worker Ken Stabler. The “Snake” was part of an organization that had incredible success. The Silver and Black won just one title with Stabler at the controls. The team bested the Minnesota Vikings, 32-14, at Pasadena (XI) with the left-handed signal-caller connecting with game MVP Fred Biletnikoff for key completions.

Of course, winning a Super Bowl in the 1970s was easier said than done, unless you were the Pittsburgh Steelers (4) or Miami Dolphins (2).

Still, you could make the case that during the decade that there were two quarterbacks who were dangerous until the clock read 0: 00. That would be Dallas’ Roger Staubach and Kenny “The Snake” Stabler.

The veteran signal-caller also had a hand in some of the biggest plays in NFL annals. From the “Sea of Hands” connection to Clarence Davis vs. the Dolphins in the 1974 playoffs to the “Ghost to the Post” when he found tight end Dave Casper vs. the Colts in the 1977 postseason. Who could forget the “Holy Roller” to beat the Chargers in 1978 at San Diego?

Stabler was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.