Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Bernie Kosar. A timeline of obstacles and growth.
Bernie Kosar is a former NFL quarterback, notable for leading the Miami Hurricanes to a national championship in 1983 and playing for the Cleveland Browns from 1985-1993. He also played for the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins, securing a Super Bowl ring as a backup with the Cowboys in 1993. His career highlights include his college success and tenure with the Browns.
On November 23, 1984, Bernie Kosar threw for 447 yards and two touchdowns in the Hurricanes' 47-45 loss to Boston College, a game famous for Flutie's "Hail Flutie" pass. Earlier that year, Kosar watched as Frank Reich led Maryland to a 42-40 comeback victory after trailing 31-0.
On April 15, 1985, the Vikings learned that Bernie Kosar had not met the NFL deadline for submission of formal eligibility documents for the 1985 draft. Vikings coach Bud Grant expressed his confusion at the situation.
In 1985, Bernie Kosar's final collegiate game was the Fiesta Bowl against UCLA, which the Hurricanes lost 39-37. Kosar completed 31 of 44 passes for 294 yards, two touchdown passes, and one interception in that game.
In 1988, Bernie Kosar spent most of the season sidelined with injuries.
In 1989, Bernie Kosar threw for 3,533 yards. That year, the Browns advanced to the AFC championship for the third time in four years, losing again to the Broncos in Denver.
In 1990, Bernie Kosar threw a career-high 15 interceptions as the Browns went 3-13. He started the 1990 season by setting an NFL record for consecutive pass attempts without an interception with 286.
In 1992, Bernie Kosar missed nine games with a broken ankle and went 2-5 in the games that he started.
In 1993, the Browns released Bernie Kosar after a 29-14 loss to Denver, despite controversy and fan backlash.
In 2008, following the recession, Kosar and his businesses declared bankruptcy on June 19, 2009.
On June 19, 2009, Bernie Kosar and his businesses declared bankruptcy, revealing significant debt.
On January 6, 2010, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court ordered Bernie Kosar's bankruptcy proceeding be changed to a Chapter 7 liquidation.
In July 2010, it was reported that Bernie Kosar was on the verge of losing property in Geauga County, Ohio, due to unpaid back taxes.
In September 2010, the trustees of Auburn Township considered purchasing Bernie Kosar's land in foreclosure.
In 2023, Bernie Kosar was involved in a lawsuit related to BIGPLAY.
In 2024, Bernie Kosar disclosed that he had been diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver and early symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
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