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Alabama fans react to Ken Stabler finally being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
By Nick Cole
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Former Crimson Tide QB Ken Stabler will finally be recognized among the game’s immortals in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
It has been more than 30 years since “The Snake” last played football, but on Saturday evening it was revealed that the Alabama and Oakland Raiders legend was voted into the prestigious club.
Unfortunately, it was a little late for Stabler to enjoy the honor, as he passed away last year due to complications from colon cancer.
Ken Stabler: @ProFootballHOF Class of 2016! #PFHOF16 pic.twitter.com/wO2kqip7cN
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2016
Stabler played for legendary Alabama coach Bear Bryant long before becoming the NFL MVP and a Super Bowl champion.
Here’s what some Alabama fans and personalities had to say about the news:
Kenny " Snake " Stabler finally NFL Hall of Fame inductee. Deserved but way way too late. RTR
— Steve Owens (@owens_ow) February 7, 2016
Nice to see former Tide QB & @RAIDERS Kenny Stabler headed to the @NFL HOF, even if it's a little late pic.twitter.com/H0yywJu21v
— Gumby Dave ??️? (@Gumby_Dave) February 7, 2016
Very cool that Ken Stabler made it into the HOF. He's a legendary Tide player + was very friendly to fans. #TheSnake pic.twitter.com/AhpM7OeUOi
— Kipp Cain (@Kipp4231) February 7, 2016
Kenny "The Snake" Stabler makes the Pro Football HOF! Way overdue and well deserved! Roll Tide Snake!
— John Randle ? (@John99Randle) February 7, 2016
https://twitter.com/ColemanColiseum/status/696155922075381760
Thank u to the amazing Alabama Crimson Tide fans who have been so supportive w/our efforts w/Ken Stabler; #RollTide pic.twitter.com/RydL8BEVUJ
— James Patrick (@realjamespat) February 7, 2016
Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
