Snake

This is the life story of Ken Stabler, the quarterback who led the Oakland Raiders during the years when the franchise built a reputation as a team that opponents and fans alike loved to dislike. Told in his own voice, the account follows a career tied to a club known for its rough, unapologetic image. It looks at the games, the teammates and the personality that made him a figure of his era, offering a close look at professional football from the inside. Readers interested in the sport and in athletes' personal stories will find a first-person account of a famous career.