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WARREN MOON
One of the greatest players in professional football history, Warren Moon ranks among the top all-time in nearly every offensive statistical category for quarterbacks. Not including his first six seasons spent playing professionally in Canada, Moon passed for nearly 50,000 yards in 17 NFL seasons including nine Pro Bowl appearances and induction into the NFL Hall of Fame.
Among his many accomplishments, Warren Moon is most proud of being honored as NFL Man of the Year for his charitable work with the Crescent Moon Foundation.
In addition to superior athleticism, Warren Moon's intelligence and creativity played an enormous role in his success both on and off the field. His combination of experience, and charisma allowed him to transition from being a player to successful businessman and broadcaster, as well as a mentor to young athletes.
Off the field, embraced by each city in which he played, Warren Moon helped a large list of charitable organizations, including the United Negro College Fund, the Ronald McDonald House, the Special Olympics, the March of Dimes, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the American Heart Association, and the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. Moon also created the Crescent Moon Foundation in 1989, which helped those in need in the city of Houston, and provided college scholarships to those who couldn't afford tuition.
In addition to his role as a broadcaster, Warren Moon speaks across the country to corporations, non-profits and schools. As a speaker, Warren is entertaining and engaging as he weaves in personal stories and anecdotes gleaned over his remarakable career. Warren Moon talks about the perserverance it took to succeed in a hostile environment and the relationships that propelled him through the toughest times. Warren shares with audiences his views on the importance of strong mentors and the accountability that each of us has to those we touch in life.
Personal
Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006
Currently a broadcaster for the Seattle Seahawks
Featured on Fox Sports Ultimate Fantasy Football
1989, Named NFL Man of the Year for his charitable work
with the Crescent Moon Foundation
In the NFL Record Book
InFL Record Book
All-time NFL rankings at the time of his retirement in 2000:
[1st] Most Passes Completed, Season - 404 (1991)
[Tied for 1st] Most 300-Yard Passing Games, Season - 9 (1990)
[2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Season - 655 (1991)
[2nd] Most Passing Yards, Game - 527 (vs. Kansas City, Dec. 16, 1990)
[Tied for 2nd] Most 400-Yard Passing Games, Career - 7
[3rd] Most Passing Attempts, Career- 6,823
[3rd] Most Passes Completed, Career - 3,988
[3rd] Most Passes Completed, Game - 41 (vs. Dallas, Nov. 10, 1991)
[3rd] Most Passing Yards, Career - 49,325
[3rd] Most 300-Yard Passing Games, Career - 49
[Tied for 3rd] Most Seasons, 3,000 or More Passing Yards - 9
[Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Games 300 or More Yards Passing - 4 (1990)
Awards and Honors
1989 AFC Player of the Year
1990 NFL MVP
1990 Offensive MVP/Player of the Year
1997 Pro Bowl MVP
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