Hall of Fame coach John Madden remembered his quarterback Ken Stabler today as one of the finest football players he ever encountered.
Stabler, who died on Wednesday at the age of 69, won Super Bowl XI with Madden as his coach. Madden told reporters today that he has fond memories of their times together.
“You think of the good times, the memories, all the games, all the practices, all the meetings, and no matter what you threw in front of him he enjoyed,” Madden said. “He always had a twinkle in his eye and a smile. He was one of the greatest competitors ever.