Jerome Boger
Jerome Leonard Boger (/ˈboʊɡər/ BOH-gər; born July 1, 1955) is a former American football official who worked in the National Football League (NFL) for the 2004 through 2022 seasons. He has worn uniform number 23 since 2006; before that, he wore uniform number 109. He started in the league as a line judge and was promoted to referee in 2006 after two seasons. Along with Gene Steratore, he was one of two new referees for 2006, replacing retired officials Bernie Kukar and Tom White. Boger became the third African-American referee in the NFL after Johnny Grier (1988), who previously wore uniform number 23, and Mike Carey (1995).
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Boger working the September 17, 2006 Oakland Raiders-Baltimore Ravens game. | |
| Born | Jerome Leonard Boger July 1, 1955 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Morehouse College |
| Occupation | NFL official (2004–2022) |
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