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What They Are Saying: Twitter Reactions To Ken Stabler's Induction Into The Hall of Fame

Aug 07, 2016 at 12:22 PM

Quarterback Ken Stabler

The wait is finally over for "The Snake," as former Oakland Raiders' quarterback Ken Stabler was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday evening.

Stabler enjoyed a 15-year NFL career, appearing in 184 games, and throwing for 27,938 yards, and 194 touchdowns, in addition to leading the Silver and Black to a convincing victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI.

Stabler's induction was met with enthusiasm from around the NFL world; here are some of the best tweets following his enshrinement into the Hall of Fame.

Two legends #HOF #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/4r1IGiAqV8
— Jack Del Rio (@coachdelrio) August 7, 2016

The QB known as the SNAKE Ken Stabler. Congrats to his family and welcome The Snake to this Family. 🙏🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/Djxoc8fioz
— Michael Irvin (@michaelirvin88) August 7, 2016

Great to see fellow Raider QB Ken Stabler finally be recognized by PFHOF for his incredible career. Was honored to wear his number! #Snake
— Rich Gannon (@RichGannon12) August 7, 2016

Stabler posted over a 100 passer rating in 1976, one of only three total during the decade. That wld be the equivalent of about 120 today.
— Elliot Harrison (@HarrisonNFL) August 7, 2016

Loved Stabler. Wanted the ball in his hands if trailing by a score in the final two minutes. He had "it". #Raiders
— Jim Trotter (@JimTrotter_NFL) August 7, 2016

Brett Favre's first game as a fan? #Saints vs #Rams in 1983 finale, with Ken Stabler under center for New Orleans.
— Paul Gutierrez (@PGutierrezESPN) August 7, 2016

Emotional moment as grandson of @RAIDERS great, the late Ken Stabler cries, kisses his bust pic.twitter.com/38jRFeuFYY
— Mykal McEldowney (@mykalmphoto) August 7, 2016

Welcome to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Ken Stabler.
•Led NFL in TD passes in '74 & '76
•All-Pro & NFL MVP in '74 pic.twitter.com/hLTCTjgd93
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 7, 2016

Canton will forever have a Snake.

Ken Stabler, welcome to the @ProFootballHOF! #PFHOF16 pic.twitter.com/LgjSDFDER2
— NFL (@NFL) August 7, 2016

Ken Stabler is finally in the Pro Football Hall of Fame where he belongs. pic.twitter.com/rlVp3zrj4u
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) August 7, 2016

Committed to excellence.

The 🐍 is now a Hall of Famer.

Congrats, Ken Stabler! #PFHOF16 pic.twitter.com/wERoGiPTJ1
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) August 7, 2016

NFL Hall of Fame. Stabler is in. At last. The Snake called his own plays. "Throw deep, baby." Hanx pic.twitter.com/c45mz3M9Ju
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) August 6, 2016

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