Washington Redskins Quarterback Joe Theismann

Joe Theismann is one of the most famous names in football history, as well as one of the most renowned members of the Washington Redskins.

Between 1971 and 1985, Theismann broke records and became a threat on the football field that was unprecedented. He began playing for the Toronto Argonauts in 1971, while playing for the Canadian Football League. He signed on for $50,000 per season. He had been selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 39th round of the draft in 1971, but the negotiations he was having with the Dolphins failed.

In Theismann's first year with the Argonauts, they had a 10-4 record with Theismann as their quarterback. His first year was also the year in which he passed 278 passes and completed 148 of them. Those passes totaled 2,440 yards and 17 touchdowns resulted. Unfortunately, he played a short season in 1972 because he was injured and couldn't play.

The Redskins

Theismann continued to play with the Argonauts until the Washington Redskins acquired him. He was determined to be in the NFL and volunteered to be the punt returner for the Redskins. It was in 1978 that he moved to quarterback

From there, he would make two football appearances with the Redskins with one win under his belt. During his career, he would set a number of Redskins records, which included the most passing attempts and the most completions in a career. He also threw a total of 160 touchdown passes.

Theismann because the NFL MVP in 1983, which is an incredible honor. He also made two Pro Bowl appearances and won Player of the Game in the second game.

During play, Theismann would not wear helmets with the standard facemask, but, instead, wore a one bar facemask so that he could see. He claimed the two bar facemask obstructed his view.

Career End

It may be fair to say that Joe Theismann's career was ended prematurely because of an injury. He was sacked during a game and this caused him to sustain a compound fracture to his leg. It is this injury that has been cited as being "The Most Shocking Moment in History" due to a poll of television viewers on ESPN. It is said that no one who saw that hit could ever forget it. The image that was shown of Theismann's injury was burned into the minds of all who saw.

After Football

After football, Theismann has been involved in broadcasting. For 25 years he has offered his expertise in evaluating game films and so much more.

Theismann is also a restaurant owner. He owns the Joe Theismann Restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia. He opened it in 1976 and it continues to bring in a lot of business. So although his career was ended so abruptly, Theismann continues to contribute to the world of football and will for many years to come.

Washington Redskins And The Super Bowl Rings: The Team That Made NFL History

The Washington Redskins have been a powerhouse team ever since their record-winning season of two NFL championships from 1936 to 1945, and three Super Bowls from 1982 to 1991. They are the second most valuable franchise in the NFL, according to research by Forbes magazine. They have one of the most dedicated fan bases in the NFL today, and produced memorable players: Sonny Jurgensen, Darrell Green, Sammy Baugh, Stan Jones, and Art Monk. Of course, the commemorative rings presented to Redskin players as a token of reward for their hard-earned achievement are of great historical significance, and professional athletic significance. Every player on every NFL team today longs for the chance to both earn and wear one of these magnificent rings.

By fortune and perseverance, three of those commemorative Super Bowl rings have come into the hands of a private collector in the US. Plated in 18-carat gold, they include a diamond-studded football surrounded with white and red gemstones to commemorate the Redskin's colors. One of them proudly displays the Lombardi trophy, and another displays a Redskins helmet alongside a blank banner, on which a player could have had his named engraved. The process and history of acquisition of the rings, as well the names of the players to whom the rings once belonged, remains undisclosed. These stunning Super Bowl rings were presented to winning players and world champions of the Washington Redskin's 1982, 1987 and 1991 teams. For 12 golden years, the Redskins were coached by hall of famer Joe Gibbs. During those 12 years, Coach Gibbs took the Redskins to the Super Bowl four times, winning three out of those four attempts.

It is hard to describe or estimate the impact of Coach Gibbs, both for the Redskins and for NFL coaching history. The great Gibbs coached those 3 Super Bowls through 12 years, spanning 3 different NFL starting quarterbacks......Joe Theisman in 1982, Doug Williams in 1987, and Mark Rypien in 1991. The secrets of his strategy and wisdom to this day remain somewhat of a mystery. No other coach to date in NFL history was faced with such a challenging predicament: craft and shape 3 different quarterbacks in multiple Super Bowls in the short time span of 12 years. This coach, a deeply religious man, made major contributions to the community of Washington, DC, as well as Maryland and Virginia. He remains one of the most respected coaches ever to grace Washington, DC., as well as the NFL.

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