![Joe Theismann 1 Redskins quarterback Joe Theisman led Washington to a Super Bowl win in 1982.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F12%2Fjoe-theismann-redskins-quarterback-1983-nfl.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Redskins quarterback Joe Theisman led Washington to a Super Bowl win in 1982.
Joe Theismann Redskins Quarterback 1982
![Joe Theismann 2 4 of the Top College Draft prospects in the 1971 NFL Draft - Jim Plunkett of Stanford, Archie Manning of Ole Miss, Joe Thiesmann of Notre Dame and Rex Kern of Ohio State - grace the cover of the October issue of Sport Magazine.
Jim Plunkett & Archie Manning would go #1 and #2 with Joe Theismann going in the 4th and Rex Kern went in the 10th.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F08%2Fsport-magazine-cover-october-1970-jim-plunkett-archie-manning-joe-theismann-rex-kern.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
4 of the Top College Draft prospects in the 1971 NFL Draft - Jim Plunkett of Stanford, Archie Manning of Ole Miss, Joe Thiesmann of Notre Dame and Rex Kern of Ohio State - grace the cover of the October issue of Sport Magazine.
Jim Plunkett & Archie Manning would go #1 and #2 with Joe Theismann going in the 4th and Rex Kern went in the 10th.
Sport Magazine Cover from October, 1970 with Jim Plunkett, Archie Manning, Joe Theismann & Rex Kern Featured
![Joe Theismann 3 Washington's #1 Passing yardage leader Joe Theismann has over 25,000 passing yards with the Redskins. Here he is with runner Bobby Hammond (#34) around 1980.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F04%2Fredskins-qb-joe-theisman-1970s-1980s.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Washington's #1 Passing yardage leader Joe Theismann has over 25,000 passing yards with the Redskins. Here he is with runner Bobby Hammond (#34) around 1980.
Redskins QB Joe Theismann
![Joe Theismann 4 The 1983 NFL All-Pro Quarterback and Fullback - Washington Redskins Joe Theismann (#7) and John Riggins (#44).](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F11%2Fjoe-theismann-gives-to-john-riggins.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
The 1983 NFL All-Pro Quarterback and Fullback - Washington Redskins Joe Theismann (#7) and John Riggins (#44).
Joe Theismann Gives to John Riggins
![Joe Theismann 5 Mark Moseley Kicks while Joe Theismann Holds](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fmark-moseley-kicks-joe-theismann-holding.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Mark Moseley Kicks while Joe Theismann Holds
![Joe Theismann 6 The Washington Redskins quarterback shown here as a quarterback during his sophomore year at Notre Dame. This picture comes from 1968 when he filled in for an injured Terry Hanratty and the Fighting Irish played top ranked USC to a 21-21 tie.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F10%2Fjoe-theismann-sophomore-qb-notre-dame-1968.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
The Washington Redskins quarterback shown here as a quarterback during his sophomore year at Notre Dame. This picture comes from 1968 when he filled in for an injured Terry Hanratty and the Fighting Irish played top ranked USC to a 21-21 tie.
Joe Theismann as a Sophomore Quarterback with Notre Dame in 1968
![Joe Theismann 7 All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fjoe-theismann-washington-redskins-quarterback.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.
Joe Theismann Washington Redskins Quarterback
![Joe Theismann 8 All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fjoe-theismann-16.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.
Joe Theismann
![Joe Theismann 9 All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fjoe-theismann-15.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.
Joe Theismann
![Joe Theismann 10 All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fjoe-theismann-13.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.
Joe Theismann
![Joe Theismann 11 All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fjoe-theismann-12.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.
Joe Theismann
![Joe Theismann 12 All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fjoe-theismann-11.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.
Joe Theismann
![Joe Theismann 13 All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fjoe-theismann-10.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.
Joe Theismann
![Joe Theismann 14 All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fjoe-theismann-9.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.
Joe Theismann
![Joe Theismann 15 All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fjoe-theismann-8.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.
Joe Theismann
![Joe Theismann 16 All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fjoe-theismann-7.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.
Joe Theismann
![Joe Theismann 17 All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fjoe-theismann-6.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.
Joe Theismann
![Joe Theismann 18 All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fjoe-theismann-5.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.
Joe Theismann
![Joe Theismann 19 All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fjoe-theismann-4.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.
Joe Theismann
![Joe Theismann 20 All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fjoe-theismann-3.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.
Joe Theismann
![Joe Theismann 21 All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fjoe-theismann-2.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.
Joe Theismann
![Joe Theismann 22 All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fjoe-theismann-washington-qb.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
All Pro Quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Played from 1974 to 1985 leading the Redskins to a Super Bowl Championship in 1982.
Joe Theismann Washington QB
![Joe Theismann 23 Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann unloads a pass while under a rush from Los Angeles Rams defender Jack Youngblood](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fjack-youngblood-pressures-joe-theismann.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann unloads a pass while under a rush from Los Angeles Rams defender Jack Youngblood
Jack Youngblood Pressures Joe Theismann