Date of Birth: September 9, 1949
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Date of Death: *Joe Theismann is alive as of the latest update.*
Biography
Joe Theismann, born Joseph Robert Theismann, is a former professional American football quarterback and sports commentator. Born on September 9, 1949, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Theismann achieved fame playing for the Washington Redskins in the National Football League (NFL). He began his football career at the University of Notre Dame, where he led the Fighting Irish to a national championship game in 1970. His professional career started with the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL) before moving to the NFL in 1974. Theismann’s career with the Redskins was distinguished, culminating in a Super Bowl XVII victory and an NFL MVP award in 1983. However, his career was cut short in 1985 due to a severe leg injury. Post-retirement, Theismann transitioned into broadcasting, working as a football commentator for networks like ESPN and the NFL Network. He has also been involved in various business ventures and motivational speaking.
5 Interesting Facts about Joe Theismann
1. Joe Theismann changed the pronunciation of his last name to rhyme with “Heisman” during his college career in an effort to win the Heisman Trophy.
2. Theismann holds the record for the most career passing yards in the history of the Washington Redskins.
3. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
4. Theismann’s career-ending injury in 1985 was caused by a sack from Lawrence Taylor and is one of the most infamous moments in NFL history.
5. After retiring from football, he opened a successful restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia, called “Joe Theismann’s Restaurant.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Joe Theismann
1. “Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein.”
2. “The word ‘genius’ isn’t applicable in football. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein.”
3. “What I do is prepare myself until I know I can do what I have to do.”
4. “Success is not forever, and failure isn’t fatal.”
5. “When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Joe Theismann’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $8 million.
Children
Joe Theismann has three children: Joe Jr., Patrick, and Amy.
Relevant Links
1. [Joe Theismann Biography on NFL.com](https://www.nfl.com/players/joe-theismann/
2. [Joe Theismann on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Theismann
4. [Joe Theismann’s ESPN Profile](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/10213/joe-theismann
5. [Joe Theismann’s Restaurant](https://www.theismanns.com/
