Five Interesting Facts About Quarterback Vinny Testaverde

Vinny Testaverde had one of the moreplayer.
interesting football careers in recent memory. He#1 - Vinny Testaverde was taken with the
starred in college at the University of Miami,number one overall pick in the 1987 NFL Draft.
ending his collegiate career by winning the HeismanOther notable quarterbacks selected after him
Trophy. He was then drafted first overall in thethat year were Chris Miller, Jim Harbaugh, Rich
NFL Draft and great things were expected of him.Gannon, Steve Beuerlein, and Don Majkowski.
He was then thought of as, if not a bust, then at#2 - Testaverde is the oldest quarterback in NFL
least a disappointment as he couldn't help thehistory to ever throw a touchdown pass.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers turn their fortunes#3 - What A Thriller Of A Combination
around. Later, he became known as a strongThe player that Vinny Testaverde would hook up
armed and hard nosed quarterback who could putthe most for a touchdown over his career would
up good numbers. He ten became a mentor tobe wide receiver Michael Jackson. Those two
younger quarterbacks and helped some significantteamed up for 29 touchdowns during their time
ones mature into quality starting quarterbacksplaying together.
themselves. Finally, he became the aging veteran#4 - Five Touchdown passes
off the bench or from the sidelines who teamsTestaverde's best game in terms of touchdown
could rely on when they needed him.passes came in 2000 while playing with the Jets.
In the end, Testaverde played 21 seasons in theIn an important game against the rival Miami
National Football League and retired with someDolphins, he threw five touchdown passes on the
very good career numbers. Here is a look at fiveway to a 40-37 victory.
interesting facts about this intriguing football