The Greatest Quarterback No One Talks About... | Warren Moon Full Documentary
Embark on an epic journey through the life and football career of Warren Moon, a true pioneer and legend of the game. This captivating video provides an in-depth look at the extraordinary path that led Warren Moon from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in football history. From his collegiate days at the University of Washington, where he showcased his remarkable talent, to his trailblazing move to the Canadian Football League (CFL), this video leaves no stone unturned. You'll witness the thrilling highlights, jaw-dropping records, and unforgettable moments that defined Moon's illustrious NFL and CFL career.
But Warren Moon's story goes beyond touchdowns and accolades. He broke racial barriers as a quarterback, becoming one of the first African American quarterbacks to find success in the NFL. His journey serves as an inspiration to countless athletes, proving that talent, dedication, and resilience know no bounds. Join us as we celebrate Warren Moon's football greatness, exploring the challenges he overcame and the impact he made on the sport. This video is a must-watch for football fans and anyone who appreciates the enduring legacy of a true football icon. Don't miss out on the incredible story of Warren Moon. The Greatest NFL Quarterback No One Talks About...
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Early Life
2:10 - College Career
3:32 - Early Pro Career
3:58 - CFL
7:30 - NFL Career
15:00 - Current Day
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Another monster
This guy threw the prettiest pass I’ve seen in over 30 years as a fan of the NFL.
big facts
Yea, he threw a great, catchable ball. Other QBs may have a rocket arm, but they don't know how to throw an easy to catch ball. Warren understood that.
He rarely threw a knuckleball, most were all spirals...
@@11kful yeah
You are correct @jpmnky and I've been a fan for over 60 years. You stole my thunder, but it's cool that we saw the same thing. I was thinking about a comparison and couldn't really come up with another QB. I think I've come up with a comparable athlete, though you'll have to stretch your imagination a little bit and go with a different sport...Fred Couples. Both could launch missiles with a slow, almost effortless delivery. They looked artistic...almost lazy. Both were cool under pressure and are Hall of Famers. Both are underrated and each remained competitive longer than their peers.
Tightest spirals ever thrown. Imagine Moon throwing to Randy Moss.
would have been insane
..or Jerry Rice...
@@robertdore9592Well, that's _two_ things. First, along with Dan Marino, Moon is the 1st QB I can remember who would've been WAY better if he had _any_ other talent on the team. André Johnson, a half-decent RB. Montana _had_ Jerry Rice. & in 1990 with Moon beating him in virtually every passing stat without that advantage the MVP still went to the White Guy adding privilege to it.
Yeah but, Randell Cunningham didn't do too bad himself with that.
Warren Moon is the prime reason I call for the Pro Football Hall of Fame to change it's name to the NFL Hall of Fame. Another reason is the CFL is older than the NFL. No players who played in other Pro football leagues are in it unless they played in the NFL. Warren Moon has the most passing yards out of any QB in pro football history with his stats in the CFL and NFL combined.
Moon is in the Hall of Fame
They arent going to do that, it's called the NFL hall of fame because it covers a player's NFL career.
@@metalmacabre9991 It's called the Pro Football Hall of Fame, not the NFL Hall of Fame. His point is that it SHOULD be called the NFL Hall of Fame.
Combining Moon's passing yardage from both leagues would put him in 6th place behind: Brady, Brees, Calvillo, Allen, Manning and Favre.
The Canadian Football Hall of Fame is the CFL’s version
Warren Moon was that guy, it's a shame they lost to the bills in 92. He had a violent yet smooth throwing motion, once the ball left his hand, it was a thing of beauty.
would have been a perfect addition to his career
I agree with everything but the violent but smooth it was strong and smooth
@@chancegoode173 compared to like a Aaron Rodgers, Joe Montana, Steve young, Randall Cunningham throwing motions. They looked effortless and smooth. Moon's Brett favre, elway and Marino's motion seemed violent but smooth. Like they had bad intentions but was the spirals where a thing of beauty
Glad people are putting some respect on Warren Moon’s name. He was one of my favorite players growing up in the 80’s. This was a time where we had limited representation of Black QB’s and I was happy to see someone that looked like me, along with Randall Cunningham 🏈 🤝🏾
He deserves way more respect
@@FootballLoreOfficial 💯
Can’t forget Doug Williams the only black Quarterback to win a Super Bowl
@@alexishanes6162, touché and much respect to him too, but Doug Williams came in the league the year I was born, so I didn’t get to really see him play in real time…that I remember much off…because I was so young. I connected more with Warren Moon and Randall Cunningham because I saw them play in real time and grew up with them from childhood through my young adult years.
Warren was one of my favorite QBs
hes the best
He still is a favourite of mine. I rate him right up there with Montana (IMHO the GOAT - I'm a Raiders fan too) Elway, Marino, Aikman.
I consider him the be the second best quarterback to never win a Super Bowl. Watching him run the Oilers Run & Shoot offense during the early 90s is the first time I realized there were different offensive systems. Warren Moon ran the 'RnS' offense so well that I concluded it must be the superior offensive system in the NFL. I even remember arguing with my elementary school friends that my favorite team should use it even though my favorite team just won the most recent S/B. I eventually changed my mind gradually ► over the next ~18 months I learned/realized two key facts: (1) the 'RnS' requires exceptional QB play to successfully run that offense in the NFL, and (2) Mark Rypien was not Warren Moon. Looking back on it later, I honestly don't think any of his contemporary QB's could have run that Oiler offense as successfully as Warren Moon.
I was a CFL watching kid when he came to Canada and he blew me away he was so good. he's as good as I've ever seen
hes a legend
Warren Moon is the Goat.... He came up in an era where Black Qbs were definitely not wanted....... Had he had the chance and on a contender....... He would have 90 percent of the records.... And at least 6 rings... GOAT!
The Oilers were contenders for sure. I do think it's important to remember he had already played football for 6 years in Canada. When his NFL career started he was already past what most players consider their prime, he still played that well when most people are out of the league due to age. and he STILL played this well
@@FootballLoreOfficial true. He should have been drafted regardless. It's sad it took the NFL 6 years to wake up. I didn't know the he went to the Oilers because of his coach. I really wish he would have won the Super Bowl
the Oilers were contenders. especially the 1993 season. they had the best record in the AFC , but lost to Joe Montana and the Chiefs in the divisional round. that year was his best opportunity to win it all, but it didn't work out
Really? Doug Williams was drafted in the first round the same year Moon was not drafted. Maybe because as a three year starter he completed 48% of his passes for 3200 yards, 19 touchdowns and 17 interceptions.
How did QB. Vince Evans of Chicago Bears in the early 1980 1982 start at Solid er field & Warren Moon go to CFL. 🤔
My favorite qb ever he's the reason I played football underrated legend the hall of fame is not enough give him his flowers
fr
EXACT same here!!!
IMHO Warren Moon is still talked about & respected. He was one the best QBs in his era & everyone knew that his team always had a chance to win the game.
Maybe it is more of my generation, but I feel like people don't speak about him as often as I hear Young/Montana/Marino
HONESTLY UNLESS U PLAYING MADDEN NOBODY IN THEIR 20S HAVE EVER HEARD OF WARREN MOON.
@@iambruceleroi Wow. I guess our culture better remembers ppl who win Super Bowls. Kind of sad because Moon was a quiet leader who threw the most beautiful spirals. Loved watching him play. Always a classy guy.
@@r.williamcomm7693 HEY THAT'S MY GENERATION FOR YA 🤣
I’m from NY and the first time I saw Warren play was when he played for UW and beat Michigan in the Rose Bowl. I remember asking who is this dude? It was a different day and age, so being on the East Coast I was had never heard of him, but he impressed TF out of me that day. I figured we would see him in the NFL but again, it was a different day and age. Didn’t see him in the NFL but watched him light up the CFL with the Eskimos. It was a good day for me when I heard he was coming to the NFL. One of the best of his to ever play the position.
absolutely
I agree he was so underrated
Him and Randall Cunningham
@@FootballLoreOfficial I’m an eagles fan so yeah lol
I’m 54 years old and I saw him play in Edmonton. To all the young ppl and players please stop discounting the players of yesterday. They were good if not better in a lot of cases. Mr Moon being one of them. Great video
thank you
My favorite QB to ever lace em up Mr. Warren Moon 🌖
yeah he legendary
I always said, back then the three best pure passers were Marino, Fouts and Moon.
fr
Warren was one of the best QB ever.
agreed
I can't imagine a prospect now like Warren Moon, Qb like that now would be drafted #1. Awesome using him Tecmo Super Bowl games.
would be an easy #1 pick
He was my favorite growing up
Watch him his last year of college and the bowl game. Warren Moon is the reason I have been an Oilers/Titans fan since 1984. The way he threw the ball was a thing of BEAUTY..
it was incredible
Warren Moon was a great quarterback. In my opinion, he's one of the best...
100%
Real GOAT 🐐 Here Nothin But respect For Mr Warren Moon 🌙
Have to respect a legend
I loved him growing up. He had a canon for an arm
seriously
Warren Moon was an all around Pro Quarterback that had all the traits and intelligence needed to be the best and he really was, if only he would have had stronger teams around him. I loved the Houston Oilers sky blue and white uniforms with the red trim on the side of the pants. One of the best uniforms next to the chargers original uniforms. Moon almost made it to the Super Bowl if not for that back and forth tough game with Buffalo in the division playoffs of 92. I still have an ill feeling in my stomach to this day just thinking of that game because they had it if only the defense could have held. There’s another black quarterback coming from Washington in this 2024 draft that has that same talents and skills hopefully he will have a great pro career also.
wish he would have won one
Moon is still one of my favorite QB’s of all time. When he played in Seattle he was great. When everyone thought he was done he came out and got into the pro bowl. When the best players actually made it.
My Favorite QB of All time!
good choice!
After Dan Marino, probably the best qb without a ring.
fr
I alway loved the seahawks' blue and silver unif😮
retro jerseys would go so hard
They’re back next year is the rumor. Blue is gonna remain darker tho
Warren Moon.. Mike Vick.. my one two punch combo. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
those two could ball
Imagine Vick in the rpo.
He is legend!! One yesr he held the league in awe
a total legend! Like Randall Cunningham
If Al Davis had acquired Moon we could have built a dynasty with the weapons we had on both sides of the ball; he'd have been the perfect replacement for Jim Plunkett.
it would have been perfect
Warren Moon is one of the top 10 QBs of all time... His stats are mind bending
he and randall cunningham are goats
Warren Moon is the GOAT IMHO
yeah
Look at his form when tha ball comes up. Damn that’s pretty
so clean
Without a doubt one of the greatest players and classics persons Of all time
absolutely
Imagine Moon and Moss together ❤
would have been unstoppable
I remember watching that Oilers bills game as a kid
must have been interesting to see
@@FootballLoreOfficial it was pretty awesome. What's crazy is Oilers go to Tennessee and get the music city miracle on the bills!
in the 70s I worked as a Canadian Sales Manager for an American company based in Seattle. I had the pleasure of seeing Warren play in a special game featuring the Big 10 vs the PAC 8. I was impressed but never expected to see him in the CFL. When it happened most Canadians had never heard of him even though he was a standout at U of Washington. The CFL which has a wider field by 15 yards than the NFL’s, was Taylor made for him as evidenced by his passing records and Grey Cup wins. It was so great to see him excel in the NFL as he was very respected by Canadian fans.
great story
Breathtaking player ! . 🎉💯🌷
You are!
He was the reason id always pick the oilers on tecmo super bowl
love it
My favorite player 🐐🐐🐐
goat
I loved Warren Moon as a kid. Growing up in west texas i used to act like I was Warren playing football. Great man, great talent
He is talented
Moon ,Cunningham, and Doug Williams were why I fell in love with football and worked hard at my one handed catches and scrambling skills
we did a video on Cunningham too, theyre all great
Bobby Bryant, Scott Case and Jason Seahorn were my favorite cornerbacks of all time. Something about them I liked better than all the rest, can't quite put my finger on it.
Randall Cunningham next, since RC12, created the running QB 30 years ago+
Yessir! added him to the list
Eagles fan here, I still have the SI issue of him as thr Ultimate Weapon. Looked but took hits (look at sack totals 85/86 where he and Jaworski were getting pounded, he was tall, and even though his delivery was l longer, he looked effortless with that whip easily 60-70 maybe more in the air
Hang on. Go check out Fran tarkenton from the '60s. He was the first mobile quarterback.
@@butterbeantx Yeah I'm not saying Fran wasn't great. He is more like Romo than Lamar Jackson. A scrambler isn't really a runner. RC12 scored more rushing TDs and had 1,000+ more rushing yards than Fran in less seasons. Fran was a passer, Randall was the 1st, 2 way threat. I mean fran had under 4,000 rushing yards and Randall was closer to 5,000 in less seasons. This is more than 20% better output on the ground. Tack on RC12s more TDs than Fran on the ground, in less time, then you have the 1st real 2 way threat in RC12.
Great job on Warren Moon!❤❤😊
thank you! we just did Randall Cunningham as well!
The best pure passer I've ever seen!
absolutely
Could get it to anyone anywhere on the field, all while throwing the most beautiful ball you'll ever see. Definitely one of the all timers.
absolutely
Warren Moon just was a terrific football player . That’s all you really need to know .
pretty much
Great video!
Thanks!
You’re SO correct. Moon was 1 of my favorite QBs to watch his throws & learned a lot from him when I was a QB. Him, Bert Jones & Dan Fouts…..followed by Marino were my role models
he was a legend
Excellent video.
Thank you very much!
My favorite QB of all time. #1 Warren Moon #2 Drew Brees #3 Steve McNair
solid top 3
Checking out this video to see who I just passed in Madden in legacy points. Wow what a career this guy had. It’s a shame he never got a Super Bowl, and surprised I haven’t heard of him before.
he could ball
The Seahawks gave him a Ring for being part of their radio Broadcasting crews after winning Super Bowl 48
A champion in Canada who should have been a champion in the NFL too. Beautiful passes and accurate as hell.
he had a great arm just like randall cunningham
Thank You for stating the facts and Truth about this Great Talent I've always been in awe of Mr. MOON and I will always be a Big Fan of one of the games All time Great QBs
He could sling the rock
Wow, great documentary
Glad you enjoyed it! We just did one on Randall Cunningham too!
I TOTALLY AGREE. MOON WAS AWESOME.. and by far threw the most prettiest spiral in NFL HISTORY!
absolutely
great video
Thanks for the visit
Great story!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This guy was at the qb challenge in Hawaii. Everything was paid for at the hotel he stayed at (the Westin at kauai lagoons. Free room free food ect. I dropped off his bags in his room and didn't even get a thank you from him. Nice guy!!!!
damn it be like that
Moon was the #1 guy
absolutley
I talk about him. He was my favorite from his time at the UW on. His apple cup bomb to spider Gaines for the gw? My favorite from then on.
he was elite
Despite ALL he accomplished, he was ignored, overlooked, and at times disrespected. He is UNDENIABLY one of the GREATEST quarterbacks in football history.
100%
I grew up with Warren Moon he is one of the greatest at least in my mind he is the top three
he is incredible
THE BEST QB THE GOAT #1 Warren Moon 🌝
yes
People don't get "introduced" to NFL HOF. They get "inducted." Aside from that, Moon threw the tightest, prettiest spiral have Ever seen!
he was awesome
Has the guy who watched warm Moon play I talk about him all the time. And I was never a Houston fan but I was definitely a fan of him.
he is the man
This is my all time favorite quarterback in nfl history
me too
Amen Warren moon was a G.
amen
The best spiral ever
yes
Being in their own backyard, it's a shame the Seahawks didn't draft him. Moon to Largent would have been awesome.
agreed
Number one for a reason
yessir
Its great he got a Superbowl ring. I don't care if it was part of the broadcasting team. Wow, what a player, and you could argue he had his peak years in the CFL. That he was able to then kick arse in the NFL after, is a huge testament to his ability. IWith slight;y better teams, my gooodness, who knows how many rings he'd have.
exactly
Earliest football game memory I have is Warren Moon legit throwing farthest and most beautiful, spiral pass I’ve ever seen.
it was beautiful
I'm 66 and not really a fan anymore since the nfl became left-wing political but I talk about Warren Moon all the time. I loved watching him play in Houston's run and shoot offense. Watching Warren Moon zip a 60 yard bullet to his receivers that looked as though it took no effort was a thing of beauty. No one else in the league could throw a football like that. If the Oilers had a defense back then they surely would have won multiple SBs with Moon at QB.
the man can play
Yeah a real football player and seen alot thanks utube
thanks
🫡🫡🫡To Warren Moon!!!
cheers
and what a lot of people don't know, is he went to Hamilton high school in Los Angeles which is just down the st. from Beverly Hills.
i didnt know that
@@FootballLoreOfficial yup
Howie Long once called him a "ball throwing machine". Moon kicked ass
He was a machine
You gotta win bro
yeah if he had a superbowl hes top 3 all time
In terms of who threw the most beautiful spiral? I think of Moon, Marino and Elway... I'm also partial to Plunkett for that high arc that dropped right in the breadbasket...
Those are all great choices...I like Randall Cunningham personally.
Weird title. Warren Moon gets his flowers. He's in the HOF.
got you to click tho
@@FootballLoreOfficial haha you win. Congratulations!
I seen him play in Canada Edmonton Eskimos
how was it?
@@FootballLoreOfficial the greatest game i ever seen
They don’t talk about Terrell Davis much At RB neither. Dude was top 10 at his position
seriously
He had a short career but great career
Top 5 QB all time
100%
Warren Moon said he could throw the all like a man at twelve years old. He had to go to the CFL; became a pro-bowler after being traded (twice), 13th overall after sacrificing his CFL stats...
he is a legend
@@FootballLoreOfficial An absolutely wonderful documentary!!!
@@FootballLoreOfficial This idea goes to the grave: Attaching football helmet to the shoulder pads & shoulder pads strapped across the torso could: ¹) Reduce the centrifugal-force experienced to the head from any direction on the football field. ²) Might lessen speed of brain before hitting inside skull.
I still think he's talked about plenty, but it might be a generation gap like you said in another comment. Warren was one of my favorite quarterbacks, and I loved him on the Houston Oilers. I think what might hurt is legacy is a couple of things. One is that he doesn't really have any signature moments in the playoffs unfortunately, and he's been on the end of some gut-crushing losses. In particular from 1991 to 1993 there was the last minute loss to the Broncos, the epic collapse to the Bills, and the collapse against the Chiefs. And Warren for as decorated as his career was, he never even made a championship game appearance. Pretty sure he's the only HOF QB with that stigma attached. He also fumbled a lot. Regardless, he was still a spectacular quarterback. Just had some bad luck on some good teams. No one really blames any of those playoff losses on Warren really.
All scripted it's why he ain't wanna play in nfl cos he was never allowed to win but bigger payday was nfl so he went with it.
Had he play those 20 years in the NFL, He would have surpass, Marino, Fouts, Montana, Elway, etc., That had too be stopped. And it was.😮
Pretty much yeah
I talk about him all the time
youre a real one
He had the tightest spirals!
absolutely
If Moon was with a team like the Cowboys in the 90s, with that Oline and run-game, they would have won at least 7 Super Bowls
fr
That Oilers collapse vs Buffalo was brutal. Not on Moon. That team should have been in the Super Bowl.
it was so brutal
And then the Houston media had the nerve to blame it on Warren when it was the defense that let him down.
Greatest QB of all time
absolutely
Another very talented QB that never won a Superbowl... Dan Fouts, Dan Marino, Warren Moon, Randall Cunningham, Fran tarkenton, Archie Manning,Jim Kelly...
yes
I talk about Moon all the time. Statistically he's of the most brilliant passers in NFL History! But unfortunately like Marino, Fouts, though he's a Hall of Famer he's often not mentioned because he didn't win it all! Championships are won by Teams... Not QBs!
i wish he had one ring
Warren MoonIs the greatest quarterback ever to play this is the only athlete I've ever made a comment about .
yes
Also, totally just realized this, but how ironic (if only that) is it, that a guy whose last name was MOON spent most of his seasons playing in the city from which America was launching tin cans at the moon?
i never thought about it that way
Canadian and CFL fan here. Moon was a great QB in both leagues. But I often get the impression US football fans give Moon a little too much credit for Edmonton's 5 consecutive Grey Cups. The Edmonton franchise has been to four of the previous 5 Grey Cups before Moon's arrival, even if their only win in that span was the result of their opponents botching the snap/hold on what would have been a game-winning chip shot field goal. Moon was a huge part of the 5-in-a-row, but he wasn't the sole, or arguably even the main reason for it. That team had an awesome defense and special teams (by CFL standards) and I say that as a fan of Edmonton's provincial rival, Calgary. Putting an NFL HOF-caliber quarterback on a random CFL team will not necessarily result in a CFL dynasty, or even a single Grey Cup. Moon's history doesn't prove otherwise, because that Edmonton team wasn't random. Otherwise, great video.
respect the opinion
he did have the best spiral
100%
Warren Moon was a great QB.
yes he was