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Encyclopedia > Don Majkowski
Don Majkowski
Position(s):
Quarterback
Jersey #(s):
7
Born: February 25, 1964 (1964-02-25) (age 43)
Flag of New York Depew, New York
Career Information
Year(s): 1987-1996
NFL Draft: 1987 / Round: 10 / Pick: 225
College: Virginia
Professional Teams
Career Stats
TD-INT     66-67
Yards     12,700
QB Rating     72.9
Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards

Donald Vincent Majkowksi (born February 25, 1964 in Depew, New York) was an American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions. A diagram showing typical football positions In American football, each team has 11 players on the field at one time. ... Navy quarterback Aaron Polanco sets up to throw. ... In team sports, the squad number, jersey number, sweater number, or uniform number is the number worn on a players outfit. ... is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_New_York. ... Position within Erie County. ... In an organised sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. ... The 1987 NFL season was the 68th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1996 NFL season was the 77th regular season of the National Football League. ... The NFL Draft (officially the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting[1]) is an annual sports draft in which National Football League (NFL) teams take turns, through seven rounds[2], selecting amateur college American football players and other first-time eligible players. ... The 1987 NFL Draft The 1987 NFL Draft Categories: | ... This is a list of athletic conferences of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). ... The University of Virginia (also called U.Va. ... Packers redirects here. ... The 1987 NFL season was the 68th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1992 NFL season was the 73th regular season of the National Football League. ... City Indianapolis, Indiana Other nicknames The Horseshoes Team colors Speed Blue and White Head Coach Tony Dungy Owner Jim Irsay General manager Bill Polian Mascot Blue League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1953–present) Western Conference (1953-1969) Coastal Division (1967-1969) American Football Conference (1970-present) AFC East (1970... The 1993 NFL season was the 74th regular season of the National Football League. ... NFL 75th season anniversary logo The 1994 NFL season was the 75th regular season of the National Football League. ... City Detroit, Michigan Team colors Honolulu Blue, Silver, and Black Head Coach Rod Marinelli Owner William Clay Ford, Sr. ... The 1995 NFL season was the 76th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1996 NFL season was the 77th regular season of the National Football League. ... Texas Longhorn quarterback Vince Young (center top of picture), now with the Tennessee Titans, rushing for a touchdown vs. ... An interception or intercept is a move in many forms of football, including Canadian and American football football, as well as rugby league, rugby union, Australian rules football and Gaelic football, and involves a pass (either by foot or hand) being cut off by an opposition player who usually gains... Passer rating is a measure of the performance of quarterbacks or any other passers in American football and Canadian football. ... In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League (NFL). ... The 1990 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl was played on February 4, 1990 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. ... The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame was the first hall of fame built to honor a single professional football team. ... is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... Position within Erie County. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... Navy quarterback Aaron Polanco sets up to throw. ... NFL redirects here. ... Packers redirects here. ... City Indianapolis, Indiana Other nicknames The Horseshoes Team colors Speed Blue and White Head Coach Tony Dungy Owner Jim Irsay General manager Bill Polian Mascot Blue League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1953–present) Western Conference (1953-1969) Coastal Division (1967-1969) American Football Conference (1970-present) AFC East (1970... City Detroit, Michigan Team colors Honolulu Blue, Silver, and Black Head Coach Rod Marinelli Owner William Clay Ford, Sr. ...


Majkowski attended the University of Virginia, and became the starting quarterback for the Virginia Cavaliers partway into the 1983 season, his first year there. Majkowski led the Cavaliers to the school's first ever bowl appearance and bowl win, in the 1984 Peach Bowl. During his college career, Majkowski's jersey number was "1". The University of Virginia (also called U.Va. ...


Majkowski was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 10th round in 1987. As a rookie, Majkowski split time with Randy Wright. He also shared quarterback duties with Wright during the 1988 season. Randall Steven Wright (born January 12, 1961) was a starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers from 1986 to 1988. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ...


Nicknamed The Majik Man, Majkowski broke out during the 1989 Green Bay Packers season. He was given the starting job and Randy Wright was released. Majkowski had one of the finest seasons in Packers history. He completed 353 passes in 599 attempts. His 4,318 passing yards set a team record, and led the NFL. He also threw for 27 touchdowns. Notably, the Packers won their first game against the hated rival Chicago Bears since 1984. The key was a touchdown play first nullified by an illegal forward pass by Majkowski; then upheld by instant replay as a legal pass. The season ended with 10 wins and 6 losses; Majkowski capped the season with his being selected to the Pro Bowl. The 1989 Green Bay Packers season resulted in a 10-6 record, the Packers best record since 1972. ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue and Orange Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner Virginia Halas McCaskey Chairman Michael McCaskey General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919) National Football... For other uses of the term Instant replay, see Instant replay (disambiguation). ... In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League (NFL). ...


Majkowski's success was cut short when, in the 10th game of the Packers' 1990 season, Majkowski was injured when he was upended and tackled on his shoulder by Freddie Joe Nunn. Nunn drew a personal foul on the play. At first thought to be a bruise, Majkowski's injury turned out to be more serious, a torn rotator cuff. The Packers finished the season using backups Anthony Dilweg and Blair Kiel. During the course of the 1991 season, Majkowski was benched and replaced by Mike Tomczak as starter, but resumed starting duties at the beginning of the 1992 season. On a play on September 20, 1992 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Majkowski tore a ligament in his ankle. He was replaced after the play by Brett Favre, who completed the game, and started every game thereafter in the 1992 season. Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... The rotator cuff (rotor cuff) is an anatomical term given to the group of muscles and their tendons that act to stabilize the shoulder. ... Anthony Dilweg (born in March 28, 1965) was a quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Raiders in the National Football League. ... Mike Tomczak (born October 23, 1962 in Calumet City, Illinois) is a former American football player. ... is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Brett Hillbilly Favre (pronounced Farv, born on October 10, 1969 in Gulfport, Mississippi [1]) is an American football player, currently starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). ...


Majkowski left Green Bay after the 1992 season. He signed with the Indianapolis Colts as a backup for two seasons. Majkowski finished his career for the 1995 and 1996 Detroit Lions also in a backup role. Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... City Indianapolis, Indiana Other nicknames The Horseshoes Team colors Speed Blue and White Head Coach Tony Dungy Owner Jim Irsay General manager Bill Polian Mascot Blue League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1953–present) Western Conference (1953-1969) Coastal Division (1967-1969) American Football Conference (1970-present) AFC East (1970... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... City Detroit, Michigan Team colors Honolulu Blue, Silver, and Black Head Coach Rod Marinelli Owner William Clay Ford, Sr. ...


Majkowski currently lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife (Kelly) and their two children (Danielle and Bo Cannon) and he holds a job as a real estate agent. He also works as an NFL analyst in Wisconsin, doing a pregame and postgame show with Fox 6 in Milwaukee, as well as various radio and TV programs in Northern Wisconsin.


Of 159 team games, Majkowski was only able to play 90 games; only once did he play a full season. In 90 games, Majkowski completed 1056 of 1905 passes for 12,700 yards and 66 touchdowns. He also rushed for 12 touchdowns in his career.


As of the completion of the 2006 NFL season, Majkowski is the last quarterback other than Brett Favre to start a game for the Packers. Brett Hillbilly Favre (pronounced Farv, born on October 10, 1969 in Gulfport, Mississippi [1]) is an American football player, currently starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). ...


On July 23, 2005 Don Majkowski was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame with running back Edgar Bennett. is the 204th day of the year (205th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Packers redirects here. ... Walhalla temple, Germany A hall of fame (sometimes HOF) is a type of museum established for any a field of endeavour to honour individuals of noteworthy achievement in that field. ... Edgar Bennett III (born February 15, 1969) is a former National Football League running back who played for the Green Bay Packers (1992-1996) and the Chicago Bears (1998-1999), in a professional career lasting for 7 years. ...

Preceded by
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Virginia Cavaliers Quarterback
1984-1986
Succeeded by
Scott Secules
Preceded by
Randy Wright
Green Bay Packers Starting Quarterbacks
1987-1991
Succeeded by
Mike Tomczak
Preceded by
Mike Tomczak
Green Bay Packers Starting Quarterbacks
1992
Succeeded by
Brett Favre

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Don Majkowski - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (419 words)
Don "Majik" Majkowski (born February 25, 1964 in Buffalo, New York) was an American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions.
Majkowski was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 10th round of the entry draft as a four year starter for the University of Virginia.
Majkowski currently lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife (Kelly) and their two children (Danielle and Bo Cannon) and he holds a job as a real estate agent.
News - A Magic past sees future - Cincinnati Bengals (1473 words)
Don Majkowski (left) and Tim Krumrie conspired on a play that changed the fate and future of the Packers.
Don Majkowski, the man who preceded Brett Favre as Green Bay’s quarterback and who never dreamed that the kid greener than the Packers tradition would become as big as Lombardi, believes the Bengals’ Carson Palmer is the rightful heir to the Cincinnati glory days.
Majkowski’s tendons in his ankle exploded, and it would be a good eight weeks before he could play again.
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