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Silent Type

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3. Definitely. Don't see his name often. I met him on field at NC State game.

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Sat Aug 19, 2023, 11:34 PM

Aug 2023

I was in a pee wee team — like 10 years old — that played a game before the State game. Gabriel shook everyone’s hand. Till this day I think of him as a giant, he was so tall compared to me.

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Anyone here remember Roman Gabriel? [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2023 OP

Of course, but GP6971 Aug 2023 #1

Sure, I remember. He was a lot bigger than the QBs of the time at 6'5". rsdsharp Aug 2023 #2

Definitely. Don't see his name often. I met him on field at NC State game. Silent Type Aug 2023 #3

Seems like he beat up my Niners most times chicoescuela Aug 2023 #4

You bet'cha. I agree with your description. Like Dan Fouts IMO. WheelWalker Aug 2023 #5

Having Jack Snow didn't hurt. Tarzanrock Aug 2023 #6

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?comview_post&forum1018&pid1862768 Ponietz Aug 2023 #7

Until Jimmy G came along, Roman was the best looking football player in the game. Ferrets are Cool Aug 2023 #8

Also handsome! viva la Aug 2023 #9

Saw him on a couple of Laugh Ins yesterday, big hansome devil with the acting ability of a lox ... marble falls Aug 2023 #10