Ron Jaworski

Ron Jaworski is a former NFL quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs from 1974 to 1989. Jaworski owns and operates Ron Jaworski Golf Management and was team president of the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League. He is currently a NFL analyst for ESPN.http://www.ronjaworski.com/

Ron Jaworski began his NFL career with the Los Angeles Rams in 1973. He was not an active player until 1974. In three seasons with the Rams, Jaworski played sparingly. He appeared in just 24 games, threw for 719 yards with 1 touchdown and 8 interceptions.http://www.nfl.com/players/ronjaworski/careerstats?id=JAW553722 Jaworski was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in March 1977. He obtained the nickname of "Jaws" while in Philadelphia from Philadelphia 76ers guard Doug Collins, who claimed Jaworski's mouth was always open from talking so much.http://www.ronjaworski.com/

Jaworski threw for 2,487 yards and 16 touchdowns during the 1978 season and lead the Eagles to the playoffs. He had another solid season in 1979 when he threw for 2,669 yards, 18 touchdowns and another playoff appearance. Ron Jaworski's best season of his career was in 1980 when he passed for 3,529 yards, 27 touchdowns and just 12 interceptions.http://www.nfl.com/players/ronjaworski/careerstats?id=JAW553722 The Eagles went to Super Bowl XV against the Oakland Raiders but lost the game 27-10.http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/history/recap/sbxv Jaworski's play during the 1980 season earned him his only Pro Bowl appearance and the UPI NFC Player of the Year.

Ron Jaworski continued to be the Eagles' quarterback the next several seasons. He surpassed 3,000 yards in 1981, 1983 and 1985.http://www.nfl.com/players/ronjaworski/careerstats?id=JAW553722 He started 116 consecutive games for the Eagles until he broke his leg against the Saint Louis Cardinals in the 13th game of the 1984 season. In 1985, the Eagles drafted quarterback Randall Cunningham. Cunningham played sparingly for Jaworski in 1985 but took over as starting quarterback when Jaworski got injured after the 10th game of the 1986 season. Ron Jaworski threw for 1,405 yards and 8 touchdowns in his final season as an Eagle.

Jaworski played the 1987 and 1988 season for the Miami Dolphins as the backup for Dan Marino. Ron Jaworski threw just 14 passes for the Dolphins, completed 9 for 123 yards and a touchdown. In 1989, he played for the Kansas City Chiefs. He appeared in 6 games, threw for 385 yards and 2 touchdowns. Ron Jaworski retired following the season with 28,190 passing yards, 179 touchdowns and 164 interceptions.

Ron Jaworski was inducted into the Philadelphia Eagles Honor Roll in 1992.http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/retirednumbershonorroll.asp In 1997, Jaworski received the Pinnacle Award from the South Jersey Chamber of Commerce for his service and volunteer work in the area. He also received the Bert Bell award, which is given to the person who has made significant contributions to the NFL. In 1998, Ron Jaworski received the Volunteer Leadership Award from The United Way. Jaworski was president of the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League from 2004 through 2009. He is the owner and operator of Ron Jaworski Golf Management which runs several golf courses and clubs in Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey areas and is a football analyst for ESPN.http://www.ronjaworski.com/