Redskins Legends

Joe Jacoby

Career Highlights

Joe Jacoby, a 12-season veteran of the NFL, originally signed with the Redskins as a relatively unknown free agent in 1981. Initially mistaken for a defensive lineman, Joe entered training camp with 7 veterans and 5 draft picks and came out a winner. After alternating between guard and tackle the first 8 weeks, he settled in at left tackle.

Joe went on to have an illustrious football career:

Awards and Special Recognition

Started in Super Bowl XVII, XVIII, XXII, and XVI
‘83, '84, '85 and '86 All Madden Team
‘94 All Madden Hall of Fame Team
1980’s NFL All Decade Team
‘82 NFL All Rookie Team
‘88 Redskins Alumni Outstanding Player
‘89 NFLPA Offensive Redskin Player of the Year
‘90 Ed Block Courage Award
'97 Madden All-Time Super Bowl Team
'85 NFL Man of the Year
'86 and '87 NFL Lineman of the Year
'87 Washingtonian Magazine Washingtonian of the Year
'87 NFLPA Kenny Houston Humanitarian of the Year