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Christian was born
· Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S.
Career Milestone
Selected in the fourth round (43rd overall) of the 1957 NFL Draft, Sonny Jurgensen began his career as a backup quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles behind Bobby Thomason and later Norm Van Brocklin. He was part of the Eagles team that won the 1960 NFL Championship.
Career Milestone
Selected in the fourth round (43rd overall) of the 1957 NFL Draft, Sonny Jurgensen began his career as a backup quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles behind Bobby Thomason and later Norm Van Brocklin. He was part of the Eagles team that won the 1960 NFL Championship.
Won Award
Jurgensen was part of the Philadelphia Eagles team that won the 1960 NFL Championship, the only championship of his professional career. The Eagles defeated the Green Bay Packers in the title game, giving Jurgensen a championship ring early in his career.
Won Award
Jurgensen was part of the Philadelphia Eagles team that won the 1960 NFL Championship, the only championship of his professional career. The Eagles defeated the Green Bay Packers in the title game, giving Jurgensen a championship ring early in his career.
Career Record
After Norm Van Brocklin retired in 1961, Jurgensen took over as Philadelphia's starter and set an NFL record with 3,723 passing yards while tying the NFL record with 32 touchdown passes. He was named a first-team All-Pro for his outstanding season.
Career Record
After Norm Van Brocklin retired in 1961, Jurgensen took over as Philadelphia's starter and set an NFL record with 3,723 passing yards while tying the NFL record with 32 touchdown passes. He was named a first-team All-Pro for his outstanding season.
Career Milestone
On March 31, 1964, Jurgensen was traded along with Jimmy Carr from the Eagles to the Washington Redskins for Norm Snead and Claude Crabb. He would go on to spend 11 seasons with Washington, becoming one of the franchise's most iconic players.
Career Milestone
On March 31, 1964, Jurgensen was traded along with Jimmy Carr from the Eagles to the Washington Redskins for Norm Snead and Claude Crabb. He would go on to spend 11 seasons with Washington, becoming one of the franchise's most iconic players.
Career Record
In 1967, Jurgensen broke his own NFL record by passing for 3,747 yards and set single-season records for attempts (508) and completions (288). His precision passing earned him three NFL individual passing titles during his career with the Redskins.
Career Record
In 1967, Jurgensen broke his own NFL record by passing for 3,747 yards and set single-season records for attempts (508) and completions (288). His precision passing earned him three NFL individual passing titles during his career with the Redskins.
Won Award
Jurgensen was selected to the Pro Bowl five times during his 18-year NFL career. He finished with career statistics of 2,433 completions for 32,224 yards and 255 touchdowns, compiling a career passer rating of 82.6.
Won Award
Jurgensen was selected to the Pro Bowl five times during his 18-year NFL career. He finished with career statistics of 2,433 completions for 32,224 yards and 255 touchdowns, compiling a career passer rating of 82.6.
Career Achievement
After retiring from playing, Jurgensen embarked on a 38-year broadcasting career in the Washington Redskins radio booth that made him equally iconic as a commentator. His warmth, knowledge, and storytelling ability endeared him to a new generation of football fans.
Career Achievement
After retiring from playing, Jurgensen embarked on a 38-year broadcasting career in the Washington Redskins radio booth that made him equally iconic as a commentator. His warmth, knowledge, and storytelling ability endeared him to a new generation of football fans.
Won Award
Jurgensen was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983, cementing his legacy as one of the finest pure passers in NFL history. His No. 9 jersey was also retired by Washington, honoring his transformative impact on the franchise.
Won Award
Jurgensen was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983, cementing his legacy as one of the finest pure passers in NFL history. His No. 9 jersey was also retired by Washington, honoring his transformative impact on the franchise.
Christian Jurgensen passed away
