Sonny Jurgensen, One of N.F.L.’s Greatest Passers, Dies at 91

[Anonymous]

Sonny Jurgensen, the free-spirited quarterback who became one of pro football’s finest passers, throwing for 255 touchdowns with the often lackluster Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins, died on Friday. He was 91.

His death was confirmed by a spokesman for the Washington Commanders, formerly the Redskins, who said that he died in Florida.

Playing seven seasons for the Eagles and 11 for the Redskins, Jurgensen was a naturally gifted drop-back passer who repeatedly threw on-target spirals under pressure.

He led the N.F.L. in pass completions four times; in passing yardage five times; and in touchdown passes twice. He was a five-time Pro Bowl player; he was named to the league’s all-decade team for the 1960s; and he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/sports/sonny-jurgensen-dead.html

Washington DC legend. RIP

[Anonymous]

"Those were the days, my friend.". We always turned volume off on TV and listened to Sonny Jurgeson, Sam Huff, and Frank Herzog on the radio. The salad days of the Washington Redskins

"Oh, yes. Those were the days!"

https://youtu.be/JnxTT7XXMPA?si=3TdyrlszNAtL-M5z

[Anonymous]

RIP. I remember Sonny and Sam on the radio when we first moved here.

[Anonymous]

Long time DMV resident. In the early 80’s he showed up to our high school football preseason practice and overnight camp. His son was on the team. He was just helping out the coaches.

I remember him standing next to the coaches on end line smoking a cigar while we were doing sprints. I almost passed out from the smoke. He would joke with the players and coaches. Hall of Fame player just hanging out! Pretty cool for high school.

At the overnight camp, he kept the coaches up all night drinking and telling stories. They were so wrecked(lol).

[Anonymous]

I met Sonny in Doran's Automotive. He was sitting in the corner smoking a cigar and reading the newspaper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Long time DMV resident. In the early 80’s he showed up to our high school football preseason practice and overnight camp. His son was on the team. He was just helping out the coaches.

I remember him standing next to the coaches on end line smoking a cigar while we were doing sprints. I almost passed out from the smoke. He would joke with the players and coaches. Hall of Fame player just hanging out! Pretty cool for high school.

At the overnight camp, he kept the coaches up all night drinking and telling stories. They were so wrecked(lol).

Hello fellow Saint.