Blissful 77th birthday to two-time Professional Bowler, 1983 MVP and Offensive Participant of the Yr and Tremendous Bowl XVII champion, Joe Theismann!
After enjoying his school ball at Notre Dame, Theismann was drafted by Miami within the fourth spherical of the 1971 NFL Draft and determined to spend time with the Toronto Argonauts within the Canadian Soccer League earlier than signing with Washington forward of the 1974 season, the place he’d play the remainder of his skilled profession.
Theismann would go onto rack up 25,206 yards and 160 touchdowns to 138 interceptions within the nation’s capital whereas main Washington to their first Tremendous Bowl look – and victory – in Tremendous Bowl XVII in opposition to the crew that initially drafted him.
Regardless of successful the Tremendous Bowl in 1982-83 and being named MVP of the 1983 season, Theismann is probably most remembered for the way in which his profession ended. In Week 11 of the 1985 season, New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor broke his leg on a sack, an damage that introduced an abrupt finish to Theismann’s enjoying days.
Whereas he hasn’t performed a down since 1985, Theismann remains to be the all-time franchise chief in passing yards and wins by a quarterback in Washington historical past.
Which brings us to as we speak’s quiz. How most of the quarterbacks to steer every franchise in passing yards are you able to identify in 5 minutes?
Good luck!
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