We lost John Brodie earlier this month. I think Tarkenton is the only one left.
Posted on 02/06/2026 8:58:30 AM PST by crusty old prospector
Sonny Jurgensen, the Hall of Fame quarterback whose strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history, has died. He was 91.
While a cause was not disclosed, a Washington Commanders spokesperson confirmed Friday the team learned of Jurgensen’s death that morning from his family.
“We are enormously proud of his amazing life and accomplishments on the field, marked not only by a golden arm but also a fearless spirit and intellect that earned him a place among the legends in Canton,” his family said in a statement. “He lived with deep appreciation for the teammates, colleagues and friends he met along the way. While he has taken his final snap, his legacy will remain an indelible part of the city he loved and the family he built.”
Jurgensen arrived in Washington in 1964 in a surprise quarterback swap that sent Norm Snead to the Philadelphia Eagles. Over the next 11 seasons, Jurgensen rewrote the team’s record books.
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Surprised they didn’t alter the photo including the logo
of the Redskins. (helmet)
“I wonder if he would have watched Bad Bunny.” — LOL. That’s quite the mind’s eye image. He’d be shaking his head in disbelief (like most of us).
When football was a man’s sport. RIP Sonny.
RIP Sonny. I enjoyed him as the Redskins color commentator on the radio too.
It is strange how some x-NFL players have dementia and others don’t.
The Eagles got fleeced on that trade.
Good ol boy from Wilmington NC did well for himself. RIP Sonny.
He consistently threw the most perfect spirals I’ve ever seen.
Not once in that article do they actually state the name (Redskins) of the team he played for.
They feel the need to be politically correct and rewrite history.
Does this happen with other sports nicknames besides Indian inspired names? Does anyone talking of Washington Wizards history , avoid referring to their many years as the Bullets, and go out of their way to avoid using the Bullets name when talking of team history?
Yeah, they do.
He more than compensated with his pinpoint passing from the pocket, helping make the then-Redskins exciting and competitive again, leading the team to more victories in his first three seasons than the club had won in its previous six.
Bummer. As a Philly guy, we got a few years from him. Beer gut, cigarettes, and something to do.... We had a few rough years there. Norm Snead, Roman Gabriel, Sonny Jurgensen. Best memories ever!
<< When football was a man’s sport. >>
Back when players didn’t jump around and posture like idiots and celebrate every decent play like they’d just won the Suoer Bowl.
Rest In Peace, Sonny.
Very.
What the hell is a “commander”?
Is DC supposed to be in “command” or something?
I will never forget seeing him throw 30 yd bullets, behind his back.
We lost John Brodie earlier this month. I think Tarkenton is the only one left.
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