Joe Theismann

Joe Theismann is an entrepreneur and the former star quarterback for the Washington Commanders. Most recently, he spent the last two decades working for ESPN and the NFL Network as an NFL analyst.

Theismann graduated in 1971 from the University of Notre Dame, where he received All-American honors in both Football and Academics. That same year, he was runner-up to Jim Plunket for the Heisman Trophy balloting. Theismann chose to begin his career with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League after being drafted by the Miami Dolphins and Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins.

A 12-year NFL veteran, Theismann played in 163 consecutive games from 1974-1985 for the Washington Commanders and holds records for passing yardage (25,206), completions (2,044), and attempts (3,602). He was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and Pro Bowl MVP, leading the Washington Commanders to a 27-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl 17.

Theismann was selected as the NFL’s Man of the Year in 1982 for his community service and dedication to the health and welfare of children. In 1983, he won the league’s Most Valuable Player Award, leading the Redskins to a second consecutive Super Bowl appearance. Theismann’s career ended abruptly in 1985 after sustaining a badly broken leg during a Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants on national television. In 2003, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, and in 2013 received the Walter Camp Football Foundation “Distinguished American” Award.

With every chapter of his life, Theismann evolved from an athlete to the ultimate businessman. An Emmy award-winning analyst, entrepreneur, and athlete, he utilizes his gifts, talent, and high energy to share his strategies for handling unforeseen change. Theismann’s book “How to Be A Champion Everyday” was released in June of 2020.