Date of Birth: November 18, 1956
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Warren Moon is a retired professional football quarterback who made history as one of the most successful and influential players in both the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the National Football League (NFL). Born on November 18, 1956, in Los Angeles, California, Moon faced numerous challenges early in his career due to racial prejudices that prevented many black quarterbacks from getting opportunities in professional football. Moon attended the University of Washington, where he led the Huskies to a Rose Bowl victory in 1978. Despite his college success, he went undrafted in the 1978 NFL Draft. Undeterred, Moon signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL, where he won five consecutive Grey Cups from 1978 to 1982 and was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player in 1983. In 1984, Moon made the transition to the NFL, signing with the Houston Oilers. Over his 17-season NFL career, he also played for the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, and Kansas City Chiefs. Moon was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006, becoming the first black quarterback to achieve this honor.
5 Interesting Facts about Warren Moon
1. Warren Moon is the only player to be enshrined in both the Pro Football Hall of Fame (NFL) and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame (CFL).
2. Moon threw for over 70,000 yards in his combined CFL and NFL careers.
3. He was the first black quarterback inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
4. Moon is an outspoken advocate against racism and has worked to break down barriers for black quarterbacks in professional football.
5. After his playing career, Moon transitioned to a successful career in sports broadcasting and motivational speaking.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Warren Moon
1. “The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive, and passion, it’s possible to achieve the American dream.”
2. “You have to learn how to lose before you can learn how to win.”
3. “I’ve always believed in my ability, and I’ve always believed in my heart.”
4. “Football is a game of mistakes. The team that makes the fewest mistakes in a game usually wins.”
5. “I wanted to show that a black quarterback could lead a team to a championship.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Warren Moon’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $12 million.
Children
Warren Moon has four children: Jeffrey, Joshua, Blair, and Chelsea.
Relevant Links
1. [Pro Football Hall of Fame Profile](https://www.profootballhof.com/players/warren-moon/
2. [Canadian Football Hall of Fame Profile](https://www.cfhof.ca/members/warren-moon/
3. [NFL Statistics on NFL.com](https://www.nfl.com/players/warren-moon/stats/
4. [Biography on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Moon
