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Legendary Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen, who powered the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins with his prolific passing in the 1960s–70s and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983, has died at age 91. Tributes flowed from teams and fans for a quarterback renowned for his arm strength and lasting impact on the game.
Sonny Jurgensen, one of pro football’s premier passers for the Eagles and Redskins, died at 91 in Naples, Fla. A fluid, accurate drop-back quarterback, he led the NFL in completions, yardage and touchdown passes multiple times, earned five Pro Bowl selections, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983. Known for his high-risk, high-reward style and a deep connection with his receivers, he helped shape modern passing offenses and later worked as a broadcaster. His career totals included 32,224 passing yards and 255 TDs, and he remained a celebrated figure in Redskins and NFL history.
Sonny Jurgensen, a Hall of Fame quarterback whose strong arm and sharp wit helped revive Washington football and who remained a beloved figure through decades as a broadcaster, died at 91. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983, he left a lasting legacy in the franchise and its fans.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Sonny Jurgensen died at 91. The 18-season quarterback started with the Eagles before starring for Washington from 1964–1974, led the league in passing yards five times, finished with 32,224 yards, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1983; his No. 9 was retired by Washington.
Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen, a defining Washington passer after a stint with the Eagles, died at 91. A four-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler, he led the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns in the late 1960s, helped Washington reach the 1972 Super Bowl, and had his No. 9 retired by the team in 2023. He spent decades in broadcasting after his playing days before passing away in Naples, Florida, leaving behind his wife Margo Hurt and a large family.
Sonny Jurgensen, a Hall of Fame quarterback who electrified Washington’s passing attack in the 1960s and early ’70s and later became the Redskins’ longtime broadcaster, has died at 91; he was traded from the Eagles in 1964, set league passing records in 1967, and after retiring in 1974 built a broadcasting career with Sam Huff and Frank Herzog before leaving the booth in 2019.