Boomer Esiason

American football quarterback & sportscaster

Boomer Esiason - American football quarterback & sportscaster
Born

April 17th, 1961
63 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, and Arizona Cardinals. Won the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 1988. Led the Bengals to Super Bowl XXIII in 1989. Transitioned to a successful career as a sports commentator and analyst after retiring from professional football.

Won NFL MVP award in 1988

Led Cincinnati Bengals to Super Bowl XXIII

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