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Jeff Bostic

 

Career Highlights

• All ACC at Clemson in 1979
• Signed with Washington as an undrafted free agent in 1980
• Only Clemson Tiger to win three Super Bowls
• Four Super Bowl appearances
• Was a member of all three Washington Super Bowl winning teams
• First center in NFL history to snap to three different Super Bowl winning quarterbacks

Awards

• Voted to the Pro Bowl in 1983
• Redskins Ring Of Fame
• Redskins 90 Greatest
• Inducted into the Clemson Hall of Fame in 1997
• Named to the Clemson All-Centennial Team in 1996
• Inducted into South Carolina’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1997

In The Middle Of It All

Jeffrey Lynn Bostic was born on May 12, 1958, in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was an offensive lineman for the Washington Redskins for 14 seasons from 1980 to 1993.

He attended Clemson University from 1976-1979 and earned All ACC honors.

Summary

After being signed as an undrafted free agent by Philadelphia in 1980, Washington quickly snatched him away that same year.

General Manager Charley Casserley saw Bostic play center and guard at Clemson and had been impressed. Though he played guard as a senior, Casserley thought he was a better center, so that’s where Washington put him.

Bostic quickly established himself as a reliable and hardworking player. By his second season in D.C., he had earned the starting job and held it for the remainder of his career.

He was widely respected by his peers and coaches for his work ethic and leadership on and off the field. He was a quiet but determined player who led by example and set a high standard for his teammates.

“Bosco” was a key member of the Redskins’ legendary Hogs offensive line, which helped lead the team to Super Bowl victories in 1983, 1988, and 1992. Bostic is the only center in NFL history to snap to three different Super Bowl winning quarterbacks! He also played in the 1984 Super Bowl.

He earned a Pro Bowl selection in 1983 and was a three-time winner of the Redskins Offensive Lineman of the Year Award.

Bostic was known for his toughness and durability, having played in almost 200 games during his career despite numerous injuries.

Most Washington fans consider him to be the greatest center in franchise history.

He played in 184 career regular season games  – starting 149 of them – all of them with Washington. He also appeared in 18 career playoff games and had nine career fumble recoveries.

Bostic was inducted into the Clemson University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1993 and the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002.

He was selected to the Washington Redskins Ring of Fame in 2015. He is also one of the 90 Greatest Redskins.

When inducted to the Ring of Fame, he was asked what he attributed his longevity to. He initially responded with “Luck,” but followed it up with a much more poignant response:

“I had a very severe knee injury in 1984, my fifth year, and played nine more years in it – tore three of four ligaments and [former team doctor] Stan Levine put me back together. I had rotator cuff surgery in year 13 and wasn’t going out on injured reserve. Came back for year 14, but my right knee was done by then. I had nothing left. I regretted nothing. I left everything I had on the field, in the weight room, in the film room. I’d been to pro Bowls, won world championships. I’d done everything there was to do.” – Jeff Bostic

 

Life After Football

After retiring from football in 1993, Bostic remained involved in the game, working as a coach and mentor to young players.

He has also been active in philanthropic endeavors, including serving as a board member for the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and working with numerous other organizations to support children and families in need. He has remained committed to helping others and giving back to his community with organizations like the Special Olympics, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and the National Kidney Foundation.

In addition to his work on the field and in the community, Bostic has also been recognized for his broadcasting. He has worked as a commentator and analyst for various television and radio networks, including ESPN and CBS Sports.

Bostic’s expertise and experience as a former player have made him a valuable asset to broadcasting teams. He is known for his ability to break down complex plays and strategies in a way that is accessible to viewers of all levels of football knowledge.

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