Career
Gabbard was originally signed to the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent offensive tackle and participated in two playoff games. After surgery, he was sent to the World Football League to rehabilitate, where he was the first draft selection to the London Monarchs. The Monarchs were World Bowl "91 Champions, with the offensive line "Nasty Boyz" becoming a fan favorite.
After a year at Green Bay, he was signed as a Plan B free agent by the Washington Redskins.
He also played a year in the Canadian Football League for the Sacramento Gold Miners as a starting left tackle. The Seminoles were All-American, Gator, Fiesta and Sugar Bowl Champions during his four years as starting defensive tackle.