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Nov 18, 2015 · He eventually watched the play: Theismann avoided watching video of the injury for 20 years. Initially he thought that seeing exactly what happened could create a mental hurdle that would...
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- Joe Theismann’s NFL Career
- Theismann’s Career-Ending Injury
- Theismann called The Injury A Blessing, Not A Tragedy
Joe Theismann was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the 1971 NFL draft. He played his college football at Notre Dame but was also an outstanding baseball prospect. Theismann was also drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 1971 MLB draft in the 39th round. After failing to sign a deal with Miami, Theismann took his talents to the C...
The Washington Redskins were playing the New York Giantson Monday Night Football when Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann’s career came to an abrupt end. The score was tied 7-7 in the second quarter when Theismann handed the ball to running back John Riggins, who then lateraled the ball back to Theismann on a ‘flea-flicker’ play. All-Pro linebacker ...
After the devastating injury, Joe Theismann has planned on making a return to the Washington Redskins. It never happened. He remembers working out at the complex trying to impress those in attendance. He wanted to show he could come back. A little while into his workout, he looked up and everyone was gone. “So, I came walking back in and I said, ‘I...
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Nov 18, 2016 · Joe Theismann and I are linked forever because of an unfortunate incident that happened on November 18, 1985, during a Monday night game at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., against the Redskins.
Nov 14, 2015 · Washington Redskins QB Joe Theismann lies on the ground after his right leg was broken after a hit from Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, 56, on Monday Night Football on Nov. 18, 1985. By...
