A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Warren Moon.
Harold Warren Moon is a former professional football quarterback who played for 23 seasons in both the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the National Football League (NFL). He achieved significant success with the Edmonton Eskimos in the CFL before joining the Houston Oilers in the NFL, where he became a star. He also played for the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, and Kansas City Chiefs. Moon is recognized as one of the greatest undrafted players in NFL history, known for his strong arm and leadership.
In 1978, Warren Moon began his streak of five consecutive Grey Cup wins with the Edmonton Eskimos.
In 1978, Warren Moon signed with the Edmonton Eskimos and shared signal-calling duties with Tom Wilkinson, winning the first of four consecutive Grey Cups.
In 1980, Warren Moon became Edmonton's No. 1 quarterback and won his first Grey Cup Offensive MVP award as Edmonton defeated Hamilton 48–10 to win their third consecutive Grey Cup.
From 1978 to 1981, Warren Moon and the Edmonton Eskimos won four consecutive Grey Cups during this span.
In 1981, Warren Moon started as Edmonton's No. 1 quarterback but struggled during the Grey Cup against Ottawa, leading to him being replaced. Moon returned in the second half to lead the team to a 26-23 victory, winning a CFL record fourth consecutive Grey Cup.
In 1982, Warren Moon and the Edmonton Eskimos won their fifth consecutive Grey Cup, which remains a CFL record.
In 1982, Warren Moon became the first professional quarterback to pass for 5,000 yards in a season. He also passed for 36 touchdowns and led Edmonton to their fifth consecutive Grey Cup victory, earning his second Grey Cup Offensive MVP award.
In 1983, Warren Moon set league records in pass completions, attempts, and yards. He was nominated as the West All-Star quarterback, won the Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy, and was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Player; however, the Eskimos were throttled in the West semi-final.
In 1987, the Houston Oilers posted their first winning season since 1980, with a 9–6 record. In his first NFL postseason game, Warren Moon passed for 237 yards and a touchdown in the Oilers' 23–20 overtime victory over the Seattle Seahawks in the wildcard round of the playoffs.
On December 16, 1990, Warren Moon threw for 527 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs, the second-most passing yards ever in a single game.
In 1990, Warren Moon was named Offensive Player of the Year in the NFL after leading the league in passing yards and passing touchdowns.
On October 1, 2006, the Tennessee Titans retired Warren Moon's number at halftime during a game against the Dallas Cowboys.
In 2006, Warren Moon was ranked fifth on a list of the greatest 50 CFL players by Canadian sports network TSN.
In 2010, Brett Favre surpassed Warren Moon's individual NFL lifetime records for most fumbles recovered and most fumbles made.
In 2014, Warren Moon won his first Super Bowl ring as a broadcaster for the Seattle Seahawks.
As of the 2019 NFL off-season, Warren Moon held at least 37 Titans franchise records, solidifying his place as one of the best players in the Oilers/Titans franchise history.
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