Sonny Jurgensen is a retired NFL quarterback, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins.
Fast Facts:
- Full Name: Christian Adolph "Sonny" Jurgensen III
- Born: August 23, 1934 in Wilmington, North Carolina
- Played in 5 Pro Bowl games
- Earned 3 NFL passing titles
- Selected for NFL 1960's All Decade team
- Inducted into Redskin's Ring of Fame
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Name Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Washington Redskins
- databaseFootball.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 202 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1957
Sonny Jurgensen Timeline
August 23, 1934: Born
1953-1956: Played for Duke University
1957: Selected by Philadelphia Eagles in the 4th round of NFL Draft
1964: Traded to Washington Redskins
1974: Retired from football at end of season; began work as color commentator
1983: Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
2007: Continues to cover Washington Redskins games on radio with Sam Huff