Joe Theismann
| First Name | Joseph |
| Middle Name | Robert |
| Last Name | Theismann |
| Full Name at Birth | Joseph Robert Theismann |
| Age | 62 |
| Date of Birth | September 9, 1949 |
| Birthplace | New Brunswick, NJ |
| Height | 6' (183 cm) |
| Weight (lb) | 192 |
| Build | Athletic |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| University | Notre Dame |
| Occupation Category | Football (American) |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Draft | Drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 4th round (99th overall) of the 1971 NFL Draft. |
| Claim to Fame | Won Super Bowl XVII |
Joseph Robert "Joe" Theismann (born September 9, 1949) is a former quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He achieved his most enduring fame in his 12 seasons playing for the Washington Redskins, where he was a two-time Pro Bowler and quarterback of the winning team in Super Bowl XVII. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
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American Football Career
| Year | Team | Position | Games | Games Started |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Washington Redskins | QB | 9 | 0 |
| 1975 | Washington Redskins | QB | 14 | 0 |
| 1976 | Washington Redskins | QB | 14 | 5 |
| 1977 | Washington Redskins | QB | 14 | 6 |
| 1978 | Washington Redskins | QB | 16 | 14 |
| 1979 | Washington Redskins | QB | 16 | 16 |
| 1980 | Washington Redskins | QB | 16 | 15 |
| 1981 | Washington Redskins | QB | 16 | 16 |
| 1982 | Washington Redskins | QB | 9 | 9 |
| 1983 | Washington Redskins | QB | 16 | 16 |
| 1984 | Washington Redskins | QB | 16 | 16 |
| 1985 | Washington Redskins | QB | 11 | 11 |
Filmography
Selected Joe Theismann film and TV show credits:
Acting Credits
1984
Super Bowl XVIII
Himself - Washington Redskins Quarterback
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