Roman Gabriel was the first Asian-American to start as an NFL quarterback and is considered by many to have been one of the best players at that position during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was the second overall pick in the 1962 NFL Draft and played for the Los Angeles Rams for eleven seasons. Roman Gabriel signed Los Angeles Rams Logo Mini 6 inch Football with Tee. Bold Black Signature. Football will not hold air/ sold as is. Tuff Stuff Certificate of Authenticity/Show Ticket/Photo. Image of actual item in stock - as shown