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First Filipino-American NFL Quarterback Roman Gabriel Dies at 83

Roman Gabriel had big size and a big arm when he was the No. 2 draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962. Even while playing in an era of grinding it out on the ground, he still holds the Rams’ team record with 154 touchdown passes.

Gabriel, the first Filipino-American quarterback in the NFL and the league MVP in 1969, died Saturday. He was 83.

Roman Gabriel still holds the Los Angeles Rams record for touchdown passes.

Had worked out a trade for Archie Manning in 1974 that didn’t happen

Roman Gabriel had big size and a big arm when he was the No. 2 draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962. Even while playing in an era of grinding it out on the ground, he still holds the Rams’ team record with 154 touchdown passes. Gabriel, the first Filipino-American quarterback in the […]

Roman Gabriel still holds the Los Angeles Rams record for touchdown passes.

Roman Gabriel was known for his big size and big arm. He was the first Filipino-American quarterback in the NFL. And he still holds the Los Angeles Rams record for

The man who still holds the Rams record for touchdown passes has died.

Roman Gabriel, NFLs Big Telephone Pole quarterback, leaves legacy of greatness at the age of 83