Former NFL quarterback and current sportscaster, known for his 12-year playing career and iconic broken leg injury, as well as his long-time broadcasting work with ESPN.
Joe Theismann is renowned for his storied career as a professional football player, sports commentator, corporate speaker, and restaurateur. With a legacy that spans over four decades, he is best known for his impressive quarterback skills, which earned him two Pro Bowl selections and a Super Bowl XVII championship with the Washington Redskins.
Born on September 9, 1949, to Austrian father Joseph John Theismann and Hungarian mother Olga Tbis, Joe grew up in South River, New Jersey. He attended South River High School, where he excelled in baseball, basketball, and football, earning him a letter in each sport. His impressive college football career at the University of Notre Dame led to his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
Theismann's professional football career took off when he played for the Washington Redskins in the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL). During his 12-season stint with the Redskins, he played in two consecutive Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl XVII and losing Super Bowl XVIII. His impressive skills on the field earned him two Pro Bowl selections.
In 1985, Theismann's career was cut short when he suffered a catastrophic right leg fracture during an NFL game. The injury was so severe that it left him with a permanent limp and ended his playing career.
After retiring from football, Theismann transitioned to a successful career in sports broadcasting. He worked as a sportscaster and analyst on pro football broadcasts with ESPN for nearly 20 years, partnering with Mike Patrick and later with Mike Tirico and Tony Kornheiser. He also worked as a color analyst on NFL Network's Thursday Night Football package and co-hosted the network's weekly show, Playbook.
Theismann is the owner of Theismann's Restaurant and Bar in Alexandria, Virginia, which he founded in 1975. He also performs as a corporate speaker, speaking on topics such as leadership and self-motivation. Additionally, he works on various NFL Network programs as an analyst and is involved in charitable work, including supporting the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation.
Theismann has been married twice and has three children. He currently resides in Virginia, where he remains active in the local community and continues to work as a sports analyst and corporate speaker.
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