Joe Theismann, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Joe Theismann

American football quarterback

Date of Birth: 09-Sep-1949

Place of Birth: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Profession: television presenter, restaurateur, American football player, Canadian football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Joseph Robert Theismann (born September 9, 1949) is an American former professional gridiron football player, sports commentator, corporate speaker and restaurateur.
He played quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).
Theismann spent 12 seasons with the Washington Redskins, where he was a two-time Pro Bowler and helped the team to consecutive Super Bowl appearances, winning Super Bowl XVII and losing Super Bowl XVIII.
He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003. Following his retirement from football in 1985 after a career-ending injury, Theismann worked as 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 in Alexandria, Virginia, founded in 1975.
He also performs as a speaker for corporate events, speaking on topics such as leadership and self-motivation.