Dolphin Great Ed Newman – Author Of Warrior King
Episode 794 | 11.13.24
In this episode of Fried On Business, host Jim Fried interviews NFL legend and retired judge Ed Newman. They discuss Ed’s book Warrior Judge, his journey from professional football to the courtroom, and the life lessons that shaped him. From overcoming adversity as a Jewish athlete to setting an example of resilience and strength, Ed shares powerful insights on family, faith, and building a legacy. Tune in to hear Ed’s inspiring story of balancing toughness with compassion.
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About Our Guest:
Ed Newman
The “Perfect Season” Miami Dolphins selected Ed in the sixth round of the 1973 NFL draft. Ed went on to play 12 seasons (1973 to 1984) for Coach Don Shula, during which time he participated in one winning Super Bowl and two American Conference championships. Ed earned All-Pro recognition four times and played in 167 games, of which he started in 113. Ed reluctantly broke from the Dolphins after a knee injury that occurred in 1985.
Ed went on to pursue a law degree and served as a civil litigator from 1987 to 1994. After a successful election campaign, Ed was commissioned as a County Court Judge in and for Miami-Dade. Ed first served in the Domestic Violence Division, and over the span of 28 years, he rotated to preside over thousands of cases in the county’s Civil and Criminal Courts.
In recognition of his charitable contributions, the South Florida Blood Service had “N.W. 17th Street” renamed to “Ed Newman Street.” The Miami Dolphins inducted Ed into their Walk of Fame in 2014, for his contributions to the team and the community. The following year, he was honored as one of the “Top 50” Miami Dolphins to have played within the first 50 years of the franchise.
