Warren Moon

Warren Moon transitioned from a dominant CFL and NFL athlete to a respected motivational speaker and business co-founder, leveraging his extensive career in professional football. After leading the Edmonton Eskimos to an unprecedented five consecutive Grey Cup championships, Warren Moon established himself as a groundbreaking quarterback and an enduring force in professional football. Over six seasons with the Eskimos (1978-1983), Moon earned two Grey Cup MVP honors (1980, 1982) and was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player in 1983, also receiving the Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy that year. His remarkable success in Canada paved the way for a highly anticipated move to the National Football League.

In 1991, he further cemented his place in the record books by setting NFL single-season records for passing attempts (655) and completions (404). Moon was also recognized with the NFL Man of the Year award in 1989. Moon continued his elite performance after being traded to the Minnesota Vikings in 1994. He immediately set new Vikings franchise records for passing yards (4,264) and completions (371) in his first year, followed by another franchise record for touchdown passes (33) in 1995.

As a Hall of Fame inductee, he became the first African-American quarterback and the first undrafted quarterback to receive the honor, solidifying his legacy as a groundbreaking figure. Additional accolades include his induction into the Tennessee Titans Ring of Honor in 2006 and being named an Inaugural Member of the University of Washington Ring of Honor in 2013. In 2014, he earned a Super Bowl Ring as a Seahawks broadcaster. Leveraging his extensive career, Moon has since transitioned into a respected motivational speaker and business co-founder.