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Wilmington native Roman Gabriel, NC State All-American and NFL MVP quarterback, dies at 83


Wilmington native Roman Gabriel, a former NFL Most Valuable Player with the LA Rams, "passed away peacefully this morning of natural causes" at age 83, his son announced on social media Saturday. Gabriel played quarterback at NC State where he would become a two-time ACC Player of the Year and first-team All-American in 1960 and '61. (Wilmington Star News)

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Wilmington native Roman Gabriel, NC State All-American and NFL MVP quarterback, dies at 83