Friday 10 July 2015

A sad farewell to Raiders legend Kenny Stabler, who has died at age 69. It's been said all QBs try the Hail Mary to get into heaven, but with "The Snake” I'd watch out for the Holy Roller.


KENNY 'THE SNAKE' STABLER: DEAD AT 69

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  1. I'd forgotten that he was the one who inspired that 'forward fumble' rule! RIP Stabler!

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  2. That's right, Gary. Good memory. Stabler admitted to fumbling forward on purpose. Turned a sack and 20-14 loss into a 21-20 win on the last play against San Diego (I think).

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  3. RIP indeed. Brings back memories. I think a receiver batter that 'fumble" forward into the end zone. Can't recall who. ... Beautifully constructed joke, RJ. I can't see any sports writers picking it up, sadly. Too sophisticated for most of them.

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  4. batted ... not batter.

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  5. Thank you kindly, Kelly. But I think you may have underestimated some in the sporting community.

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