Joe Theismann
Joe Theismann is a former football player and broadcaster known for leading the Notre Dame football team to victories in his sophomore year.
Football Player
September 9, 1949
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Joe Theismann, a retired American football quarterback, is renowned for guiding the Washington Redskins to triumph in Super Bowl XVII. Throughout his 12-year career, he remained with the Redskins, securing two Pro Bowl selections and the NFL’s MVP title in 1983. Theismann’s other notable achievements include his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, working as a football analyst for ESPN, and writing “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Football.” He has also appeared on various TV shows and represented several companies as a spokesperson. In 2023, Theismann is 73 years old.
An interesting aspect of Joe Theismann’s career is that, as the starting quarterback during his sophomore year, he led the Notre Dame football team to two victories and a tie.