Norman Julius "Boomer" Esiason (born April 17, 1961 in West Islip, New York), is a former American football player and current television and radio sportscaster.
After his college days at Maryland, he joined the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League, leading them to a Super Bowl at the quarterback position. He also played for the New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, and returned to the Bengals to finish his career.
Following retirement as a player, Esiason went into broadcasting. He was a color commentator for ABC's Monday Night Football telecasts from 1998 to 2000. Following his dismissal by ABC, Esiason was hired by Westwood One to become the anaylst for radio broadcasts of Monday Night Football games. Esiason also currently serves as a studio commentator for CBS.
He is also well-known as an advocate for cystic fibrosis charities; his son Gunnar suffers from the disease.
Facts about Esiason:
- In 1988, he was voted league MVP and led the Bengals to Super Bowl XXIII
- His last professional play, for the Bengals, was a 77 yard touchdown off a play-action received by Darnay Scott .
