What They're Saying: Twitter Reacts to Ken Stabler's election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Feb 07, 2016 at 01:05 AM

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Last night, it was announced that the late Ken Stabler will finally be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was selected alongside of owner Edward DeBartolo, Jr., coach Tony Dungy, quarterback Brett Favre, linebacker/defensive end Kevin Greene, wide receiver Marvin Harrison, tackle Orlando Pace, and guard Dick Stanfel in the Class of 2016.

Stabler spent 10 seasons as a Raider, and when he finished playing he was the franchise leader in completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns. His impact on the game was enormous, and many believe his inclusion in the Hall of Fame to be long overdue. Yesterday, when the news was announced, many figures around the league celebrated and praised The Snake on social media – here are some of the best tweets we have found:

8. I’ve really come to appreciate Ken Stabler over time. Great winner who had a folk hero quality about him. What a mark he left on the game
— Dan Pompei (@danpompei) February 7, 2016

Ken Stabler will always be one of my favorite players ever. Terrible shame he didn't receive this honor while he was alive. #Raiders #HOF
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) February 7, 2016

Ken Stabler getting in makes my day, month, year. Well deserved.
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) February 7, 2016

• NFL MVP (1974)
• Won Super Bowl XI
• Career .661 win %

Ken Stabler, 2016 Hall of Fame class. pic.twitter.com/Qzl4YvO34J
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) February 7, 2016

Ken Stabler: @ProFootballHOF Class of 2016! #PFHOF16 pic.twitter.com/wO2kqip7cN
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2016

Canton will forever have a Snake.

Ken Stabler is in the @ProFootballHOF! #PFHOF16 pic.twitter.com/Awx87E089n
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) February 7, 2016

GOD BLESS THE SNAKE and the #Raiders so fired up for #kenstabler as he gets his rightful spot in @ProFootballHOF
— JT The Brick (@JTTheBrick) February 7, 2016

Good to see Kenny Stabler make it. There was no one like the Snake. RIP... #Raiders
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) February 7, 2016

Pretty darn happy about this HOF class, in particular Eddie DeBartolo Jr., Tony Dungy and Kenny Stabler, all of whom were very Canton-worthy
— Don Banks (@DonBanks) February 7, 2016

So happy to see Kenny Stabler finally get into the HOF. Long overdue. One of the best guys of all time. #Snake pic.twitter.com/xj9gN9WQbt
— Greg McElroy (@GregMcElroy) February 7, 2016

YES!! It's finally happened. #12 snake is going to the hall of fame! #raidernation
— Guy Fieri (@GuyFieri) February 7, 2016

wish The Snake could've been around for this.. pumped he's finally getting in. #ProFootballHOF
— Chris Brockman (@chrisbrockman) February 7, 2016

Eddie D and the Snake make the Hall of Fame. SO well deserved. Although a shade too late on Stabler.
— Bruce Jenkins (@Bruce_Jenkins1) February 7, 2016

Kenny Stabler, Hall of Fame. This absolutely should have happened in his lifetime.
— Carl Steward (@stewardsfolly) February 7, 2016

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