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Sonny Jurgensen, Hall-of-Fame QB Who Redefined NFL Passing, Dies at 91

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.

via The New York Times|

#nfl #obituary #philadelphia-eagles

sports2 months ago•11 min saved

Legendary Redskins passer Sonny Jurgensen dies at 91

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.

via The Washington Post|

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sports6 months ago•2 min saved

2026 Hall of Fame Nominees Include Mitchell, Fletcher, Brees, Fitzgerald, and Seahawks Legends

Washington Legends Brian Mitchell and London Fletcher are among the 128 Modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026, recognized for their outstanding careers with significant contributions to the Washington franchise and the NFL at large.

via Washington Commanders|

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sports8 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Urges Washington and Cleveland Teams to Revert to Original Names

President Trump has called for Washington's football team and Cleveland's baseball team to revert to their former names, Redskins and Indians, citing heritage and public demand, though current team owners have indicated no plans to change their names back. Both teams have undergone recent rebranding, with Cleveland now known as the Guardians and Washington as the Commanders, amid ongoing debates over cultural sensitivity and tradition.

via NBC News|

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