Ken Stabler, who quarterbacked Danny Duffy Jersey the to a win in XI has died at the age of 69, the confirmed Thursday. The University of Alabama pa sed along a statement from the family, which says Stabler died of colon cancer.Stabler, nicknamed "The Snake," was a four-time er in the NFL. He won two NCAA titles as a backup quarterback at Alabama, and led the 1966 team to an undefeated record."I was head coach of the the entire time Kenny was there and he led us to a whole bunch of victories including one in XI," John Madden said in a statement. "I've often said, If I had one drive to win a game to this day, and I had a quarterback to pick, I would pick Kenny. Snake was a lot cooler than I was. He was a perfect quarterback and a perfect Raider. When you think about the you think about Ken Stabler. Kenny loved life. It is a sad day for all ."Stabler was known for being one of the most accurate pa sers of the 1970s, and one of the best left-handed pa sers of all time. He twice led the league in completion percentage and touchdowns. He is one of the most well-known, succe sful quarterbacks that has not made the . Some of that fame for Stabler came from his hard-charging lifestyle and big personality. He also in NFL history: "The Holy Roller," "Ghost to the Post," and the "Sea of Hands." He also was robbed of a chance to go to the by the "Immaculate Reception." The were always good enough during the Stabler era to be involved in such big games."He was a kind, generous and unselfish man, never turning down an autograph request or an opportunity to help someone in need. A great quarterback, he was an even greater father to his three girls and grandfather to his three 'grand snakes,' " the family said in a statement. linebacker Phil Villapiano once told author Tom Danyluk that Stabler "was a quarterback who could be one of the boys every night of the week, then on Sunday he'd just say, 'Keep it close,' and get the job done." This lo s will hit Raider Nation especially hard. Perhaps no player embodied the spirit of the Silver and Black during the 1970s more than Stabler.He is survived by his three daughters Kendra, Alexa and Mari sa. Melky Cabrera Jersey