Ken Stabler, a quarterback who rose to fame by leading the Oakland Raiders to a Super Bowl XI victory, died at the age of 69 on Wednesday, his family confirmed in a statement Thursday.
Stabler had been battling Stage 4 colon cancer since February, his family said.
A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Stabler earned the nickname "The Snake" for his distinctive, wild playing style and personality.
"I was head coach of the Raiders the entire time Kenny was there and he led us to a whole bunch of victories including one in Super Bowl XI," former Raiders coach John Madden said in a statement.