Former NFL legend Roman Gabriel passed away at the age of 83
Former Los Angeles Rams star quarterback Roman Gabriel has passed away at the age of 83.
Gabriel spent the first 11 years of his NFL career with the Rams after being drafted second overall in 1962. During his 11 seasons in Los Angeles, he made the Pro Bowl three times and was a first-team All-Pro in 1969 – the same year he was voted league MVP. He went 74-39-6 as the team’s starting quarterback, throwing 154 touchdown passes and 112 interceptions.
Gabriel finished his career with the Eagles, playing five years in Philadelphia from 1973. He was a Pro Bowler once as a member of the Eagles, his first season with the team. His son Roman Gabriel 3 announced the news on Twitter.
Gabriel, was inducted into the inaugural class of the NC State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012, was the ACC Player of the Year in 1960 and ’61, setting 22 school and nine ACC records during his career. He was the first ACC quarterback to throw for 1,000 yards in a season, and was a beast for North Carolina State.
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