Former NFL MVP Roman Gabriel - who starred in a Hollywood movie alongside John Wayne - dies aged 83 as Rams pay tribute to their 'legend and football pioneer'
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Former NFL MVP Roman Gabriel - who starred in a Hollywood movie alongside John Wayne - dies aged 83 as Rams pay tribute to their 'legend and football pioneer'

Daily Mail  

While playing football, Gabriel starred in a Hollywood movie with John Wayne Gabriel won NFL MVP in 1969 with 24 passing touchdowns and five rushing TDs Roman Gabriel, the former North Carolina State quarterback who was the 1969 NFL MVP with the Los Angeles Rams, died Saturday. Former NFL MVP Roman Gabriel died Saturday at 83, his son announced on social media Gabriel was MVP in 1969, throwing for 2,549 yards and 24 touchdowns with five rushing TDs We mourn the loss of Rams legend and football pioneer, Roman Gabriel. His list of projects included the 1968 film 'Skidoo' headlined by Jackie Gleason, and the 1969 film 'The Undefeated' starring John Wayne and Rock Hudson. 'We mourn the loss of Rams legend and football pioneer, Roman Gabriel.

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NFL legend and first Filipino-American quarterback Roman Gabriel passes away at 83
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NFL legend and first Filipino-American quarterback Roman Gabriel passes away at 83

Hindustan Times  

Roman Gabriel had big size and a big arm when he was the No. North Carolina State quarterback Roman Gabriel who was the 1969 NFL MVP with the Los Angeles Rams, died Saturday, April 20, 2024. Gabriel, the first Filipino-American quarterback in the NFL and the league MVP in 1969, died Saturday. NFL community pours tribute to Gabriel “We mourn …

Roman Gabriel, legendary Rams quarterback who shattered team records, dies at 83
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Roman Gabriel, legendary Rams quarterback who shattered team records, dies at 83

LA Times  

Considering that he was the No. Though it’s been nearly 50 years since he last played, Gabriel still holds the Rams’ records for touchdown passes, 154; passes thrown, 3,313, and victories by a starting quarterback, 74. “We mourn the loss of Rams legend and football pioneer, Roman Gabriel,” the Rams said on their X account. “We extend our condolences to …

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