The Los Angeles Rams introduced that Roman Gabriel, the NFL’s first Filipino-American quarterback, handed away on Saturday morning on the age of 83.
The Rams chosen Gabriel with the second general decide within the 1962 NFL Draft out of North Carolina State. He was additionally taken first general by the Raiders within the 1962 AFL Draft, however selected to signal with the Rams as a substitute.
Gabriel performed 16 NFL seasons general with the primary 11 coming with the Rams from 1962-72. He appeared in 130 video games for the Rams (119) begins and threw for 22,223 yards and 154 touchdowns.
After the announcement of Gabriel’s loss of life, the Rams group took to social media to mourn the lack of a legend:
We mourn the lack of Rams legend and soccer pioneer, Roman Gabriel. We prolong our condolences to his household and pals throughout this tough time. pic.twitter.com/NY6y6ddm1x
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) April 20, 2024
Gabriel’s finest season got here in 1969 when he was named NFL MVP by each the Related Press and United Press Worldwide. He additionally was named a First-Group All-Professional after tossing 24 touchdowns in comparison with simply seven interceptions, main the Rams on an 11-game win streak to open the season and ending 11-3 general.
Throughout his time with the Rams, Gabriel was named to 3 Professional Bowls and went to 4 general in his profession. He moved on to play for the Philadelphia Eagles for the ultimate 5 years of his profession after leaving L.A. and earlier than retiring in 1977.
After his enjoying profession, Gabriel starred in starred in some films, TV exhibits and commercials. He additionally had a training profession that features time at Cal Poly Pomona from 1980-82 after which the offensive coordinator of the Boston Breakers of United States Soccer League (USFL) in 1983.
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