Roman Gabriel III announced on social media that his father, the former NFL quarterback, passed away peacefully at the age of 83. He asked for prayers and privacy during this difficult time. Gabriel played college football at North Carolina State before being drafted as the No. 1 overall pick in the AFL and the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft in 1962.
During his career, Gabriel was a three-time Pro Bowler and earned All-Pro and league MVP honors in 1969. In that season, he passed for over 2,500 yards, with 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Despite his success, Gabriel never won a playoff game, going 0-2 in the postseason.
After 11 seasons with the Rams, Gabriel finished his career with five seasons with the Eagles, earning Pro Bowl honors in 1973. He retired with 29,444 passing yards, 201 touchdowns, and 149 interceptions, leaving a lasting legacy as the Rams’ all-time career leader in touchdown passes.
Following his retirement from football in
