Roman gabriel nationality
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Roman Gabriel attended New Hanover High School where he made All-State in football, basketball, and baseball. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from NC State where he was a two-time Football All-American. Additionally, his collegiate accomplishments include:
- Two years All-Conference in Football, MVP; 1962
- Two year winner of the Governor’s Award
- ACC Athlete of the Year
- East-West Shrine Game Co-Captain
- Hula Bowl
- All-American Game Co-Captain
- Chicago All Star Game
- NC State University retired Roman’s football jersey, Number “18”
- Most accurate passer in the NCAA; 1959
- Football Player of the Year; 1960, 1961
- Sports Illustrated national “Back of the Week”, November 18, 1961
- State College Alumni Association Award, Top Senior Athlete and Student, May 1962
- Louis E. Teague Award, Most Outstanding Athlete of the Carolinas, 1960.
Gabriel was a great basketball player. Additionally, he excelled in baseball. The New York Yankees offered him a pro contract.
After graduation from NCSU, Gabriel was the #1 draft pick of the AFL’s Oakland
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Roman Gabriel
American football player (1940–2024)
American football player
Gabriel in 1970 | |
| Position: | Quarterback |
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| Born: | (1940-08-05)August 5, 1940 Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died: | April 20, 2024(2024-04-20) (aged 83) Little River, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| High school: | New Hanover (Wilmington) |
| College: | NC State (1959–1961) |
| NFL draft: | 1962 / round: 1 / pick: 2 |
| AFL draft: | 1962 / round: 1 / pick: 1 |
| Career: | College: 8–24 (.250) WLAF: 0–10 (.000) |
College Football Hall of Fame | |
Roman Ildonzo Gabriel Jr. (August 5, 1940 – April 20, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack, twice earning first-team All-American honors. Gabriel was the second overall pick in the 1962 NFL draft and played for the Los Angeles Rams for 11 seasons then five years for the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Former Rams, Eagles QB Roman Gabriel dies at age 83
Former NFL quarterback Roman Gabriel has died due to natural causes, his son announced on Saturday. He was 83.
Gabriel was selected No. 2 overall in the 1962 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams out of NC State. He spent his first 11 seasons with the Rams before joining the Philadelphia Eagles in 1973.
"We mourn the loss of Rams legend and football pioneer, Roman Gabriel," the Rams said in a statement. "We extend our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time."
In his first five seasons with the Rams, Gabriel had a 19-17-1 record as the starter. It wasn't until the 1967 season that Gabriel surged into the NFL scene. That year, Gabriel earned his first Pro Bowl selection as he led the Rams to a 11-1-2 record. He threw for 2,779 yards, 25 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.
Gabriel earned his third consecutive Pro Bowl honor in 1969 along with winning the MVP award. During his MVP campaign, he helped Los Angeles to a 11-3 record and led the league with 24 touchdown passes.
After the 1972 season, G
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