The Best NFL Quarterbacks of the '80s

Updated September 28, 2018 12.0k votes 1.3k voters 23.4k views45 items

List RulesVote up your favorite quarterbacks that played in the NFL in the 1980s.

These are the best quarterbacks of the 80s. Quarterbacks are the heart of any football team. The best NFL quarterbacks are part captain, part coach and all player. So when talking about the best 80s quarterbacks, you know that these players are some of the greatest in NFL history. Take a look at this list of 80s QBs and vote up your favorites! From Joe Montana to Steve Young, these are the best QBs of the 80s! Who do you think are the best NFL quarterbacks of the 1980s?

Dan Marino is frequently mentioned as one of the greatest quarter backs of the 80s, and there's no argument here! The greatest QBs of the 1980s are all here, so take a look! Do you think Jim Kelly is one of the best? There aren't many that would argue with you. Be sure to vote up who you think are the top quarterbacks of the 80s!

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Joe Montana
San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: New Eagle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Age: 59
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Dan Marino
Miami Dolphins
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Age: 54
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John Elway
Denver Broncos
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Port Angeles, Washington, United States of America
Age: 55
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Dan Fouts
San Diego Chargers
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: California
Age: 64
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Warren Moon
Houston Oilers, Seattle Seahawks
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Age: 59
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Jim Kelly
Buffalo Bills
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Age: 55
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Steve Young
San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
Age: 54
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Jim Plunkett
Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots
Birthplace: San Jose, California, United States of America
Age: 68
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Boomer Esiason
Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: West Islip, New York, United States of America
Age: 54
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Bernie Kosar
Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Youngstown, Ohio
Age: 52
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Phil Simms
New York Giants
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Age: 61
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Joe Theismann
Washington Redskins
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
Age: 66
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Troy Aikman
Dallas Cowboys
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: West Covina, California, United States of America
Age: 49
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Randall Cunningham
Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens
Birthplace: Santa Barbara, California, United States of America
Age: 52
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Jim McMahon
Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
Age: 61
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Terry Bradshaw
Pittsburgh Steelers
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Age: 67
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Danny White
Dallas Cowboys
Position: Punter, Quarterback
Birthplace: Mesa, Arizona
Age: 63
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Ken Anderson
Cincinnati Bengals
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Batavia, Illinois
Age: 66
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Ron Jaworski
Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Lackawanna, New York, United States of America
Age: 64
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Brian Sipe
Cleveland Browns
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: San Diego, California
Age: 71
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Dave Krieg
Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Oilers
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Iola, Wisconsin
Age: 61
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Steve Grogan
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Vinny Testaverde
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Age: 52
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Doug Flutie
Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Manchester, Maryland, United States of America
Age: 53
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Jim Everett
New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles Rams
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Emporia, Kansas
Age: 52
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