Bernie Kosar's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Bernie Kosar.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1981: All-American Honors

In 1981, as a senior at Boardman High School, Bernie Kosar earned Parade magazine All-American honors and was named Ohio's Division I "Player of the Year."

1983: Led Miami Hurricanes to National Championship

In 1983, Bernie Kosar led the Miami Hurricanes to a national championship victory.

1983: Orange Bowl MVP

In 1983, Bernie Kosar started all 12 games as a freshman, leading the Miami Hurricanes to an 11-1 regular season record and an Orange Bowl berth. He passed for 300 yards and two touchdowns in the Orange Bowl game, leading the Hurricanes to a 31-30 victory over Nebraska, securing Miami's first national championship, and earning Orange Bowl MVP honors.

1984: Hurricane Season Records

In 1984, Bernie Kosar set Hurricane season records with 3,642 yards and 25 touchdowns. He was a second-team All-American and finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting.

1986: Browns Top Seed

In 1986, Bernie Kosar threw for 3,854 yards and finished second in the league with 310 completions. The Browns took the top seed in the American Football Conference (AFC) with a 12–4 record. In the divisional playoffs against the New York Jets, Kosar threw for a then-playoff-record 489 yards in leading the Browns to a 23–20 comeback victory in double overtime.

1987: Consecutive Playoff Games

In 1987, Bernie Kosar set a record for consecutive playoff games with at least three touchdown passes (3 games) having thrown three scores against both Indianapolis and Denver in 1987, and three against Buffalo in 1989.

1989: Consecutive Playoff Games

In 1989, Bernie Kosar set a record for consecutive playoff games with at least three touchdown passes (3 games) having thrown three scores against both Indianapolis and Denver in 1987, and three against Buffalo in 1989.

1990: Career High Interceptions

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.

November 1991: Consecutive Completed Passes

In November 1991, Bernie Kosar set the NFL record for most consecutive completed passes without an interception.

1991: 3,487 Passing Yards

In 1991, Bernie Kosar threw for 3,487 yards and 18 touchdowns. In 1990 and 1991, Kosar set league records by throwing 308 consecutive passes without an interception, which stood as an AFC League record for almost two decades.

1993: Played for Dallas Cowboys and won Super Bowl XXVIII

In 1993, Bernie Kosar played for the Dallas Cowboys as a backup quarterback and won Super Bowl XXVIII with the team.

1994: Trick Play

In 1994, while playing as backup to Dan Marino with the Miami Dolphins, Bernie Kosar brought a trick play to the team that helped them win a crucial game against the New York Jets.