Joe Theismann

American football player and broadcaster · United States · On the map · Athletes · Born 1949 · age 77

Joseph Robert Theismann is an American former professional football player, sports commentator, corporate speaker, and restaurateur. He rose to fame playing quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).

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2011New Jersey Hall of FameAward1983AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year AwardAward1982Walter Payton Man of the Year AwardAward1949Born9 September 1949

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Career 4

ClubYears

Washington Commanders1974-1985

Toronto Argonauts1971-1973

Notre Dame Fighting Irish football

Notre Dame Fighting Irish baseball

Media & music

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Theismann at practice

Joe Theismann's NFL rings; his 1983 NFC Championship ring (left), and his 1982 Super Bowl XVII Championship ring (right)

Theismann with John Elway in 2018

Awards

New Jersey Hall of Fame2011

AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award1983

Walter Payton Man of the Year Award1982

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Theismann spent 12 seasons with the Washington Redskins, where he was a two-time Pro Bowler and led the team to consecutive Super Bowl appearances, winning Super Bowl XVII over the Miami Dolphins and losing Super Bowl XVIII to the Los Angeles Raiders. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003.

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United States