Boomer Esiason
American football quarterback & sportscaster
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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Scottish politician and 10th Earl of Buchan
Born
April 17th, 1710 316 years ago
Died
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April 17th, 1918 108 years ago
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Polish pianist with acclaimed recordings
Born
April 17th, 1882 144 years ago
Died
August 15th, 1951 74 years ago — 69 years old
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English singer-songwriter and musician
Born
April 17th, 1940 86 years ago
Died
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Born
April 17th, 1897 129 years ago
Died
April 30th, 1983 43 years ago — 86 years old
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Lawyer and businessman in the U.S.
Born
April 17th, 1878 148 years ago
Died
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