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American football hero, Boomer Esiason is the most visible national figure in the fight against cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems of 30,000 children and adults in the United States. Sharing stories from his personal and professional life Esiason inspires audiences across the country to overcome challenges and failures while getting the most of every single day.
One of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history, Esiason is no stranger to difficulty. His mother died of ovarian cancer when he was only seven, leaving his family financially strained and emotionally devastated. Boomer used his talent for football to give his broken-hearted father something to smile about, and indeed he did. After setting 17 school records at the University of Maryland, he was drafted into the NFL by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1984. In 1988, he led the Bengals to the Super Bowl and was voted Most Valuable Player of the league. His dad was also able to see Esiason retire from football and begin a successful broadcasting career as a sports commentator and host of a successful morning radio talk, the New York-based Boomer and Carton.
Throughout his career in professional sports and the media, Esiason has been a committed and active participant in many charitable causes, but he began focusing on cystic fibrosis in 1993 when his son, Gunnar, was diagnosed with the disease. In 1994, he launched the Boomer Esiason Foundation, a dynamic partnership of leaders in the medical and business communities joining with a committed core of volunteers to heighten awareness, education and quality of life for those affected by cystic fibrosis, while providing financial support to research aimed at finding a cure. Since its inception, the Boomer Esiason Foundation has raised more than $100 million to support research toward a cure for CF, as well as programs directly benefiting the CF community.
Boomer Esiason, who quarterbacked the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets and the Arizona Cardinals during a 14-year NFL career, joined CBS Sports in February 2002 as a studio analyst for the CBS Television Network’s NFL pre-game show The NFL Today.
Esiason joined host Jim Nantz, Dan Marino and Deion Sanders in the studio. Upon retiring after the 1997 season, he headed straight for the broadcast booth. Esiason made his debut as a commentator for ABC’s NFL Monday Night Football, and called MNF games for two years. In addition, he is also co-host of Westwood One’s weekly NFL preview show In The Huddle with Chris “Mad Dog” Russo. During the 2001 season, Esiason also served as an analyst on FOX Sports Net’s NFL This Morning.
After an All-America career at the University of Maryland, Esiason was selected in the second round of the 1984 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals and became one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history. In 1986 he earned his first Pro Bowl bid while leading the NFL’s most productive offense. In 1988 he led the NFL with a 97.4 passer rating and helped the Bengals win the AFC Championship before bowing to San Francisco in Super Bowl XXIII. That year, Esiason was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player by the Pro Football Writers of America and the Associated Press. He again was the NFL passing leader in 1989 as Cincinnati claimed another division title. In 1993 after a trade to the Jets, Esiason became a Pro Bowler for a second time. In only three seasons with the Jets, he became the team’s fourth-leading passer all-time. After a year playing for the Arizona Cardinals, he returned to Cincinnati where he ended his career with 2,969 completions in 5,205 pass attempts (57 % completion percentage) for 247 touchdowns and 37,920 yards.
Throughout his career Esiason, along with his wife, Cheryl, has been a committed and very active member in many charitable causes, including the Boomer Esiason Foundation, founded in 1993 in an effort to eliminate the threat of cystic fibrosis after his son Gunnar was diagnosed with the disease.
Drawing from his family life and career, Boomer Esiason shares that if you want to succeed you need to be prepared to make a commitment, keep your word, and work hard even when times are tough. “In life you’re confronted with failure somewhere along the line,” he states, imparting that how we react to that failure determines our ability to be successful. In a world where texting and Facebooking dominate communication forms, Esiason stresses the importance of face-to-face interactions as part of that road to success. “In the real world what really works is when you shake someone’s hand and you look into the soul of their eyes and you can see who they are. And they’ll tell you who they are looking back at you.”
NFL legend and media commentator, Boomer Esiason uses his trials and successes to teach valuable lessons on interpersonal relationships, collaboration, and navigating the ups and downs of life while living every moment to the fullest.
In addition to sharing valuable life lessons relevant for anyone looking to succeed, Esiason also advocates the importance of family financial planning, motivated by the hardship he and his father faced after his mother’s battle with cancer took her life when Esiason was only seven. As the father of two Millennials, he connects strongly to younger and older generations alike.
Overcoming Life’s Challenges
When Boomer’s son, Gunnar, was diagnosed at two with cystic fibrosis there was a choice to make... step back, or step up. Boomer chose to use his celebrity status to lead the fight against the disease.
Teamwork
As a quarterback in the NFL, Boomer knew early on that he could not have success without the support of his teammates. If his linemen didn’t block, his receivers didn’t catch and his running backs didn’t run, what success could he possibly have?
Determination and Perseverance
Boomer only had one college offer him a football scholarship. He began his college career 7th on the depth chart. He was told he’d never make it. 14 years in the NFL with a Super Bowl appearances, 4 Pro Bowls and NFL MVP Trophy.
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Toss (A Novel)
New York Stars, the rookie quarterback figures the world is his oyster. Reality sets in after meeting his football “family” — the all-too benevolent owner, Papa Goldman; his daughter, the Stars′ Director of Communications, Dominique, who has a certain fondness for quarterbacks; a frustrated head coach; a team full of malcontents and racial tensions; and a very shady Director of Player Personnel.
But all of his concerns become secondary when an ex-Stars quarterback is murdered, and Brody finds himself hustling just to stay alive, while confronting the scars of his own past. With a little luck, smarts, and help from a beautiful aspiring actress, this is one time he can′t drop the ball. Someone seems intent on sabotaging the Stars, and perhaps the future of entire football league is at stake.
Retired gridiron great Boomer Esiason has delivered a sharp, edgy, insiders look at the game and the business of professional football.
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