Ken "The Snake" Stabler was profiled in the 1977 issue of Sports Illustrated, and it was accompanied with pictures of his life off the field. (James Drake/Sports Illustrated)
(James Drake/Sports Illustrated)
(James Drake/Sports Illustrated)
On the field, Stabler led the Raiders to Super Bowl XI and later played for the Oilers and Saints. (Peter Read Miller/Sports Illustrated)
Stabler, with Raiders coach John Madden. (Heinz Kluetmeier/Sports Illustrated)
Stabler played his college ball at Alabama, under legendary coach Bear Bryant. (Bettmann/Corbis)