Football lost a great one as Quarterback Roman Gabriel passed away this morning. He was 83 years old.
A two-time All-American and two-time ACC Player of the Year, Gabriel was drafted second overall in 1962 by the Los Angeles Rams. Despite his high selection, it was not until George Allen came into Coach in 1966 that he was given the full-time role as the Rams starting Quarterback. Gabriel went to the Pro Bowl in three consecutive seasons (1967-69) and was named a First Team All-Pro and MVP in 1969. That year, he led the NFL in Touchdown Passes (24) and only threw seven picks. The Rams traded Gabriel to Philadelphia after the 1972 Season, and in 1974, he added a fourth Pro Bowl and again led the league in Touchdown Passes (23), and was the NFL Passing Yards leader with 3,219.
Gabriel retired after the 1977 Season and had 29,444 Passing Yards with 201 Touchdowns.
We at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to Roman Gabriel's fans, friends, and family.
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