Jerome Leonard Boger born on July 1, 1955, is a former American football official who worked in the National Football League (NFL) from 2004 to 2022. Before becoming a referee in 2006 he wore uniform number 103 and after becoming a referee in 2006 he wore uniform number 23. He started in the league as a line judge and was promoted to referee in 2006 after two seasons. He was one of two referees in 2006 who replaced retired officials Bernie Kukar and Tom White. Boger became the third African-American referee in the NFL after Johnny Grier in 1988 and Mike Carey in 1995 who previously wore uniform number 23.
His career highlight came when he was chosen to be the referee of Super XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers which was held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans but the decision to make Bogers a referee in the Super Bowl was criticised by many NFL officials and even fans. The fans were saying that he was too lenient on the Ravens which helped them win the match. Despite this, he is a well-respected figure in the NFL community.
Jerome Leonard Boger's wife
Jerome Leonard Boger is married to Janice Robinson Boger and they have a son together who is also an NFL official. Jerome Leonard Boger and Janice Robinson Boger reside in Conyers, Georgia. Janice Boger has kept her life a secret; she does not have an active social media handle. The Boger family is a private family they do not share their life on social media.
Jerome Bogers kids
Jerome Leonard Boger and Janice Robinson Boger have been blessed with a son whose name is Tra Boger. In the 2006 offseason, Tra Boger signed with the Green Bay Packers but was released afterward. After his release, he played with the Canadian Football League as a defensive back and as of now, he is an NFL official working as a line judge.
Where does Jerome Leonard Boger live?
Currently, Jerome Leonard Boger and his entire family live in Conyers, Georgia. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 1, 1955, As of now he is 68 years old. His professional career as a referee began in 2006 when he was promoted from line judge to referee. During his career, he officiated 230 regular season games, 28 playoff games, and 1 Super Bowl and was the longest-serving referee in NFL history. He announced his retirement from the NFL on March 2, 2023, after 19 seasons and he is interested in starting his own business.
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A. Jerome Leonard Boger was a football official who worked in the National Football League from 2004 to 2022.
A. Jerome Leonard Boger is married to Janice Robinson Boger and they have a son together who is also an NFL official.
A. Jerome Leonard Boger played quarterback at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia as a four-year starter and graduated in 1977.
A. Jerome Leonard Boger retired on March 2, 2023, after 19 seasons.
A. Jerome Leonard Bogers lives in Conyers, Georgia with his entire family.
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