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	'''Ronald Vincent Jaworski''' (born March 23, 1951), nicknamed "Jaws," is a former American football quarterback who played for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] from 1977 to 1986. He ~~led~~ the Eagles to their first Super Bowl appearance and became a beloved figure in Philadelphia~~, later transitioning~~ into broadcasting and business.		'''Ronald Vincent Jaworski''' (born March 23, 1951), nicknamed "Jaws," is a former American football quarterback who played for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] from 1977 to 1986. He took the Eagles to their first Super Bowl appearance and became a beloved figure in Philadelphia before moving into broadcasting and business.

	== Playing Career ==		== Playing Career ==
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	=== Early Career ===		=== Early Career ===

	~~Jaworski was drafted by the~~ Los Angeles Rams in 1973. ~~After four~~ seasons ~~with the Rams~~, ~~he was~~ traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1977.		The Los Angeles Rams drafted Jaworski in 1973. Four seasons later, they traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1977.

	=== Philadelphia Eagles ===		=== Philadelphia Eagles ===

	~~With~~ the Eagles, Jaworski became the starting quarterback and the face of a team ~~on the rise~~ under head coach Dick Vermeil:		Once he got to the Eagles, Jaworski became the starting quarterback and the face of a team building something special under head coach Dick Vermeil.

	'''1980 Season:'''		'''1980 Season:'''
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	* Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year runner-up		* Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year runner-up

	~~The~~ 1980 Eagles captured ~~the~~ imagination ~~of Philadelphia fans, and the~~ NFC Championship victory over the hated Cowboys remains one of the most celebrated moments in franchise history.		That 1980 Eagles team captured Philadelphia's imagination in a way few teams ever do. The NFC Championship victory over the hated Cowboys remains one of the most celebrated moments in franchise history.

	=== Super Bowl XV ===		=== Super Bowl XV ===

	On January 25, 1981, Jaworski and the Eagles faced the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XV. ~~Despite high hopes, the~~ Eagles lost 27-10. ~~The defeat was painful~~, ~~but the~~ season ~~represented~~ the ~~Eagles~~' first Super Bowl appearance and a high point for the ~~franchise~~ until the 2018 championship.		January 25, 1981. Jaworski and the Eagles faced the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XV. The outcome wasn't what they'd hoped for. The Eagles lost 27-10, a painful result on the biggest stage. Still, that season marked the franchise's first Super Bowl appearance and stood as the high point for the Eagles until the 2018 championship.

	=== Career Statistics ===		=== Career Statistics ===
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	== Broadcasting Career ==		== Broadcasting Career ==

	~~After retiring from playing~~ in 1989, ~~Jaworski transitioned to~~ sports broadcasting:		Jaworski hung up his cleats in 1989, but he wasn't leaving football. He moved directly into sports broadcasting:
	* ESPN NFL analyst (1990–2017)		* ESPN NFL analyst (1990–2017)
	* Known for detailed film study and quarterback analysis		* Known for detailed film study and quarterback analysis
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	* Published "The Games That Changed the Game" book		* Published "The Games That Changed the Game" book

	His technical knowledge ~~and~~ enthusiasm made him a respected voice in football media.		His technical knowledge was genuinely impressive. More than that, though, he brought real enthusiasm to the work. That combination made him a respected voice in football media.

	== Business Ventures ==		== Business Ventures ==

	~~Jaworski has been an active businessman in the~~ Philadelphia region:		The Philadelphia region became his business playground over the years. He owns several golf courses in New Jersey, operates hospitality businesses, and remains involved in Philadelphia-area charitable work. It's kept him busy even outside the broadcast booth.
	* Owns several golf courses in New Jersey
	* Operates hospitality businesses
	* Remains involved in Philadelphia-area charitable work

	== Philadelphia Legacy ==		== Philadelphia Legacy ==

	~~Despite not winning a~~ Super Bowl, Jaworski remains beloved in Philadelphia:		Never won that Super Bowl. That's the thing that sticks with people. But Jaworski remains beloved in Philadelphia anyway, and for good reason. He led the franchise through a crucial growth period and embodied the blue-collar, never-quit attitude the city values. He's stayed in the Philadelphia media market all these years, staying connected to the fans who remember him. The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame inducted him into their ranks.
	* Led the franchise through a crucial growth period
	* Embodied the blue-collar, never-quit attitude of the city
	* Has remained in the Philadelphia media market
	* Inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame

	His partnership with head coach Dick Vermeil and teammates like Harold Carmichael, Wilbert Montgomery, and Bill Bergey created lasting memories for Eagles fans who waited decades for another championship opportunity.		His partnership with head coach Dick Vermeil and teammates like Harold Carmichael, Wilbert Montgomery, and Bill Bergey created lasting memories for Eagles fans who waited decades for another championship opportunity.

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{{Infobox person
|name = Ron Jaworski
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|birth_date = March 23, 1951
|birth_place = Lackawanna, New York
|occupation = Former football player, broadcaster, businessman
|years_active = 1973–1989 (playing), 1990–present (broadcasting)
|notable_works = Super Bowl XV appearance, Pro Bowl (1980), ESPN analyst
}}

'''Ronald Vincent Jaworski''' (born March 23, 1951), nicknamed "Jaws," is a former American football quarterback who played for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] from 1977 to 1986. He led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl appearance and became a beloved figure in Philadelphia, later transitioning into broadcasting and business.

== Playing Career ==

=== Early Career ===

Jaworski was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 1973. After four seasons with the Rams, he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1977.

=== Philadelphia Eagles ===

With the Eagles, Jaworski became the starting quarterback and the face of a team on the rise under head coach Dick Vermeil:

'''1980 Season:'''
* Led Eagles to 12-4 regular season record
* NFC Championship victory over Dallas Cowboys
* Super Bowl XV appearance against Oakland Raiders
* Pro Bowl selection
* Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year runner-up

The 1980 Eagles captured the imagination of Philadelphia fans, and the NFC Championship victory over the hated Cowboys remains one of the most celebrated moments in franchise history.

=== Super Bowl XV ===

On January 25, 1981, Jaworski and the Eagles faced the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XV. Despite high hopes, the Eagles lost 27-10. The defeat was painful, but the season represented the Eagles' first Super Bowl appearance and a high point for the franchise until the 2018 championship.

=== Career Statistics ===

* 16 NFL seasons (10 with Eagles)
* Eagles franchise records at time of retirement
* Started 116 consecutive regular season games (iron man streak)

== Broadcasting Career ==

After retiring from playing in 1989, Jaworski transitioned to sports broadcasting:
* ESPN NFL analyst (1990–2017)
* Known for detailed film study and quarterback analysis
* Hosted "NFL Matchup" program
* Published "The Games That Changed the Game" book

His technical knowledge and enthusiasm made him a respected voice in football media.

== Business Ventures ==

Jaworski has been an active businessman in the Philadelphia region:
* Owns several golf courses in New Jersey
* Operates hospitality businesses
* Remains involved in Philadelphia-area charitable work

== Philadelphia Legacy ==

Despite not winning a Super Bowl, Jaworski remains beloved in Philadelphia:
* Led the franchise through a crucial growth period
* Embodied the blue-collar, never-quit attitude of the city
* Has remained in the Philadelphia media market
* Inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame

His partnership with head coach Dick Vermeil and teammates like Harold Carmichael, Wilbert Montgomery, and Bill Bergey created lasting memories for Eagles fans who waited decades for another championship opportunity.

== See Also ==
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]]
* [[Lincoln Financial Field]]
* [[Chuck Bednarik]]

== References ==
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