(WGHP) — Roman Gabriel, the legendary North Carolina State University quarterback and NFL MVP has died at the age of 83, his son announced on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Gabriel starred for the Wolfpack football team from 1959-1961. He won ACC Player of the Year twice in 1960 and 1961 and was twice selected as a First-team All-American.
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His No. 18 jersey is retired by NC State and he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame for his college success.