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Nov 18, 2016 · Thirty-one years after Joe Theismann suffered a career-ending leg injury, Lawrence Taylor, the man who delivered the blow, recalls the hit -- and the aftermath.
Jun 17, 2016 · Joe Theismann's career ended abruptly after a Lawrence Taylor sack during the 1985 season. By Ryan Wilson. Jun 17, 2016 at 12:34 pm ET • 2 min read. Joe Theismann played 12 NFL...
Nov 18, 2015 · Taylor jumped on Theismann from behind, 240 pounds of fury dragging the quarterback to the ground, and as he did, Theismann's right leg got caught under Taylor and gave out above the...
Nov 18, 2015 · Lawrence Taylor's tackle snapped Joe Theismann's leg on Nov. 18, 1985. On the play's anniversary, here are 10 things you might not know about that iconic moment in sports history.
- 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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Jun 18, 2016 · 06-18-2016 • 2 min read. Joe Theismann had the ultimate comeback for Lawrence Taylor's joke that he did the quarterback a favor by ending his career. The legendary quarterback was on his...
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Jun 17, 2016 · 06-17-2016 • 1 min read. One of the more gruesome injuries in sports history ended Joe Theismann's career. But we can laugh about it now. "I did him a favor,” Lawrence Taylor said earlier...
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