Joseph Robert Theismann is a former professional football player from the United States who has done a variety of things in his career, including sports commentary, corporate speaking and running his own restaurant. He went to South River High School and played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Joe was chosen in the fourth round of the 1971 NFL draft.
Robert was born on September 9, 1949, under the sign of Virgo. He was born in the city of New Brunswick, New Jersey.
What is Joe Theismann’s Net Worth?
ESPN signed Joe Theismann to a five-year, $8 million deal. His annual pay was estimated at $1.6 million, but he was fired after only two years. He got around $4 million for the settlement. His NFL salary is estimated to be $1 million in 2021. It’s unclear how the 70-year-old made his riches. In the Canadian Football League, he made $50,000 a year with the Toronto Argonauts. After three seasons with the Argonauts, he re-signed with the Redskins. According to the NFLPA, he made $405,000 in his final season with the Redskins.
The Redskins quarterback retired due to a career-ending injury. He got sacked by Lawrence Taylor and Harry Carson and got a compound tibia and fibula fracture in his right leg. After retiring on November 18, 1985, he worked for ESPN for over two decades as a sportscaster and analyst for pro football.
He formerly worked with superstars like Mike Patrick, Mike Tirico, Tony Kornheiser, and others. He also co-announced Thursday Night Football on the NFL Network with Bob Papa and Matt Millen. Joe also speaks at corporate events on themes like leadership and self-motivation. He opened Theismann’s Restaurant and Bar in Alexandra, Virginia, in 1975. His career as a broadcaster, NFL player, sportscaster, color analyst, and public speaker has earned him a sizable net worth. His estimated net worth is $8 million.
Who is Joe Theismann’s current wife?
Joe Theismann, believe it or not, has married four different people in his life. Yes, he had four marriages. His first was with Shari Brown in 1970, during their senior year at Notre Dame. They had been married for 14 years before divorcing in 1984. During their marriage, the couple had three children. Joshep Jr Theismann, Amy Theismann, and Patrick Theismann are their names.
Joe had begun a relationship with Cathy Lee Crosby in 1983, which could be the reason for his divorce from Shari Brown. He had been in a seven-year relationship with Cathy when she filed a $4.5 million dollar lawsuit against him, which was settled several months later. They were, however, only engaged and had not yet married.
The ESPN commentator later married Jeanne Caruso, a former Miss Connecticut, and Miss America contestant. After three years of marriage, the couple divorced in 1995, with Joe ordered to pay nearly one million dollars in marital property and $3500 per month in alimony. The 6’0″ tall man then married Robin Smith, a Memphis country girl. They met at a haircare convention where she was representing Helene Curtis products. Joe had begun dating Robin before his divorce from Jeanne. They share residences in Virginia, Tennessee, and the Florida Panhandle.
