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Joseph Robert Theismann

Also Known As: "Joe"
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Birthplace: New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
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Son of Joseph John Theismann and Olga Tobias
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Ex-husband of Private and Shari Theismann
Father of Private; Amy Theismann and Private

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About Joe Theismann

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Theismann

Joseph Robert Theismann (born September 9, 1949) is an American former professional football player, sports commentator, corporate speaker and restaurateur. He played quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL), achieving his most enduring fame in 12 seasons with the Washington Redskins, where he was a two-time Pro Bowler and helped the team to consecutive appearances to Super Bowl XVII (winning) and Super Bowl XVIII (losing). He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003.

Following his retirement from football after a 1985 career-ending injury, Theismann worked a sportscaster and an analyst on pro football broadcasts with ESPN for nearly 20 years. He primarily partnered with Mike Patrick, for the network's Sunday Night Football package and for one season of Monday Night Football with Mike Tirico and Tony Kornheiser. Theismann also worked as a color analyst on NFL Network's Thursday Night Football package with play-by-play voice Bob Papa and Matt Millen. Theismann also co-hosts the network's weekly show Playbook.

Since 2011, he has worked on the Redskins preseason television broadcast team. Additionally, he works on the NFL Network on a variety of programs, primarily as an analyst.

Theismann is the owner of Theismann's Restaurant and Bar[4] in Alexandria, Virginia, founded 1975.[5] He also performs as a speaker for corporate events, speaking on topics such as leadership and self-motivation, and earning $20,000-$30,000 per engagement.

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Joe Theismann's Timeline

1949
September 9, 1949
New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
1973
1973