The Oakland Raiders and the NFL lost a legend in quarterback Ken Stabler, who passed away at age 69. Stabler was one of the all-time greats and was responsible for some of the most memorable moments in league history. Many current and former players, as well as members of the media from around the league, took to Twitter to honor No. 12 and reflect on his legacy:
So sorry to hear about the passing of a true Raider legend Ken Stabler, the original #12. It was a pleasure to know him and wear his number!
— Rich Gannon (@RichGannon12) July 9, 2015
Ken"The Snake" Stabler RIP!
— jerryrice (@JerryRice) July 10, 2015
My heart and prayers go to the Stabler family and the entire RaiderNation. We all lost a LEGEND in… https://t.co/Uery307joa
— Marcel Reece (@CelReece45) July 10, 2015
Rest In Peace to the legend Ken "the snake" Stabler https://t.co/mUoeWHDuuS
— Latavius Murray (@LataviusM) July 10, 2015
Sorry to hear about the lost of The Snake! May God rest his soul!
— Tim Brown (@81TimBrown) July 10, 2015
RIP KENNY STABLER! He's the Reason I picked #12 as a young player, and loved it ever since! Honor be able to put that 12 on my back!
— Brice Butler (@Brice_Butler) July 10, 2015
RIP Snake. Kenny Stabler will always be tied to the greatness of the Oakland @RAIDERS. https://t.co/l4uPck5bra pic.twitter.com/k5FAr5gQCQ
— Ronnie Lott (@RonnieLottHOF) July 10, 2015
Tremendous, clutch, bold football player. Thanks for the memories, Kenny Stabler.
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) July 10, 2015
One time for "The Snake" Ken Stabler! #RIP https://t.co/J50GDEgwyi pic.twitter.com/PgHRxHL69v
— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) July 10, 2015
Gone. But not forgotten.
— NFL (@NFL) July 10, 2015
Rest In Peace, Ken Stabler. pic.twitter.com/EaKSyxDsZi
He was Super.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 10, 2015
Our condolences to the family and friends of great quarterback Ken Stabler.#RIP pic.twitter.com/k1nMt70B0x
RIP "Snake" Stabler: As Raider as it ever got.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 10, 2015
So sad. But so thankful I got to know Snake on the Bama beat. One of a kind RT @AroundTheNFL: Ken Stabler passed away http://t.co/IuTUzfwHZ9
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 10, 2015
There may have been better Qbs than Ken Stabler in his era... but none were cooler. The man had style #TheSnake
— trey wingo (@wingoz) July 10, 2015
RIP, Kenny Stabler.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) July 10, 2015
Was shocked to learn of Kenny Stabler's passing last night. Thoughts and prayers are w the family. #RIPSnake
— Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman) July 10, 2015
Condolences to the @RAIDERS and the Stabler family on the passing of a great competitor and rival, Ken Stabler. pic.twitter.com/Wr1LtDm2gR
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) July 10, 2015
Prayers to the family of former Raiders and Saints QB Ken Stabler, who passed away Wednesday http://t.co/SM9hCRuiLE pic.twitter.com/ii7myU8SPX
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 10, 2015
Our sympathies to the @RAIDERS & the Stabler family on the passing of QB Ken Stabler, a great AFC West rival. pic.twitter.com/kuKsDztpn9
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) July 10, 2015
@RAIDERS We'll always remember The Snake. #RIP #Respect #AFCWest pic.twitter.com/yStN7SuTCM
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) July 10, 2015
RIP Snake http://t.co/vMJpYqkNg2
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) July 10, 2015
Rest In Peace to the incredible Ken Stabler. pic.twitter.com/NYfbBjKt59
— Oakland Coliseum (@OAColiseum) July 10, 2015
There was only one SNAKE that played in the NFL and his name was Kenny Stabler @RAIDERS
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) July 10, 2015
Condolences to the #Raiders family on passing of iconic QB Kenny Stabler, who said he studied his playbook by light of a jukebox.
— Ed Werder (@EdwerderRFA) July 10, 2015
If you didn't love the Snake, you didn't love football. Didn't have to be a #Raiders fan to appreciate him. #RIPKenStabler
— pat hanlon (@giantspathanlon) July 10, 2015
sad to hear of the passing of @Raiders great Ken Stabler http://t.co/tFE8l5NFfT
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) July 10, 2015
Would the Raiders be the Raiders without the Snake? Ken Stabler epitomized ‘Just Win, Baby’ Raiders http://t.co/atRykkV7Kv via @sfchronicle
— Ann Killion (@annkillion) July 10, 2015
I coil up 2night &my thoughts go out to the #originalsnake Kenny Stablers family, his book 'The Snake' had big influence on me #oneofakind.
— Jake Plummer (@snakestakes) July 10, 2015
RIP Snake. "Just stay in the fast lane," Stabler said. "You cannot predict your final day, so go hard for the good times while you can."
— Mark Schlabach (@Mark_Schlabach) July 10, 2015
We send our condolences to the @RAIDERS and Stabler family on the passing of Ken Stabler, a great athlete and rival. pic.twitter.com/SH8Ztpv7xA
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) July 10, 2015
I hope we did right by Stabler's life and career. All I know is I was hit with all these childhood memories & emotions on live TV.
— Tim Kawakami (@timkawakami) July 10, 2015
Ken Stabler, the last of the great non-metric quarterbacks. @CSNAuthentic: http://t.co/8Jq5sQFCoi
— Ray Ratto (@RattoIndy) July 10, 2015
If a league's network dedicates a day to playing games a player starred in, that player should probably be in that league's hall of fame.
— Ann Killion (@annkillion) July 10, 2015
It was Stabler's clutch wizardry that made a young #Raiders fan (ahem, me) wish he could throw left-handed. #RIP Snake.
— Monte Poole (@MontePooleNBCS) July 10, 2015
Even on a sad day like this, for those who watched Ken Stabler play, we can only smile when remembering him #Raiders
— Bill Williamson (@BWilliamsonNFL) July 10, 2015
Condolences to the Stabler family and @Raiders on the passing of the legendary Ken Stabler. Photo of Ken and Gene: pic.twitter.com/9De8N3mX12
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) July 10, 2015
Grew up Dolphins fan. Couldn't stand the @RAIDERS, mostly b/c Miami couldn't beat Oak b/c of this guy. High respect. pic.twitter.com/uv4JlkN0Ab
— Pedro Gomez (@pedrogomezESPN) July 10, 2015
Your list of better sports nicknames than Kenny "The Snake" Stabler? Take your time ... I'll wait. RIP to a full-on legend of the 1970s
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 10, 2015
What QB has been on the scene of more unforgettable happenings than Ken Stabler? None. http://t.co/foPn2m6iV4 pic.twitter.com/YSBJ5vIyb5
— Sporting News NFL (@sn_nfl) July 10, 2015
Having grown up in the East Bay when Ken Stabler was at his peak, you'll have a hard time convincing me anyone was better in 2-minute drill
— Jerry McDonald (@Jerrymcd) July 10, 2015
"Ken Stabler was as a big part of the reason that I fell in love w/ football when I was young."-@Espngreeny as heard #OnDeck w/ @CabotStains
— Golic and Wingo (@GolicAndWingo) July 10, 2015
Raiders announced they are "deeply saddened by the passing of the great Ken Stabler." RIP.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 10, 2015
Favorite Snake Stabler story: Asked meaning of Jack London poem about "function of man is to live, not to exist," he replied: "Throw deep."
— Mark Zeigler (@sdutzeigler) July 10, 2015
