Kenny "The Snake" Stabler is a former American Football quarterback who played quarterback at the University of Alabama and the Oakland Raiders under coach John Madden (1970-1984).

Born on Christmas Day 1945 in Foley, Alabama, the left-handed Stabler became a highly touted football player in high school, earning the nickname "The Snake" from his coach after a long, winding touchdown run. He was recruited to Alabama by Paul Bryant and joined the team in 1964. In 1965 he led them to a national championship. He finished his career with the Crimson Tide in 1967, having compiled a 28-3-2 record as a starter. He was drafted in the second round of the NFL draft in 1968. As a starter in Oakland, Stabler was named AFC player of the year in 1974 and 1976, and was the NFL's passing champion in 1976. In 1977 he guided the Raiders to their first Super Bowl victory. In 1981 he joined the Houston Oilers for one season and then finished his NFL career with a three year stint with the New Orleans Saints.

He currently provides color commentary alongside Eli Gold for broadcasts of Alabama football.

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