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5 days ago · Kilmer had started the first three games of the season, was replaced in Game 4 by 38-year-old Sonny Jurgensen, then replaced Jurgensen when he was lost for the season with an Achilles tendon injury. The Redskins' powerful rushing attack featured two backs.
Jul 2, 2024 · Only two starting quarterbacks for Washington have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Sammy Baugh ( 1937 – 1952) and Sonny Jurgensen ( 1964 – 1974 ).
6 days ago · The list of Washington Commanders starting quarterbacks includes names like Joe Thiesmann, Sonny Jurgensen, and Kirk Cousins.
3 days ago · In Jurgensen’s junior season (1951), he was a valuable running back and linebacker for the Wildcats, while Burt Grant — who would go on to play at Georgia Tech — quarterbacked the team. During a 34-0 win over Wilson, Jurgensen scored two rushing touchdowns and recovered a fumble, made an interception and blocked a punt.
6 days ago · **Sonny Jurgensen**, with 108 starts, remains one of the most skilled yet underrated quarterbacks. Known for his precise throws and mobility, Jurgensen dominated the league multiple times in passing yards and touchdowns, proving impressive longevity by playing effectively until the age of 40.
3 days ago · How he made it to the NFL: “George Allen (Redskins coach) traded a number one pick to Miami for me. I wound up backing up Billy Kilmer and Sonny Jurgensen for four years. Then in 1978, I had the chance to play.”
1 day ago · GIVEMESPORT Key Stat: Only Sonny Jurgensen (13) had more wins against the Steelers in team history than Tom Brady (12).
Jul 5, 2024 · After spending the seven years of his career his Philadelphia, Sonny Jurgensen would find a home for the next 11 seasons with the Redskins.
5 days ago · Sonny Jurgensen, 1961: The QB threw for 3,723 yards, but Green Bay halfback Paul Hornung took the award with Browns RB Jim Brown second.
6 days ago · Sonny Jurgensen: 108 starts, 5-time passing yards leader, 2-time touchdown passes leader. Sammy Baugh: 84 starts, led NFL in completion percentage 8 times, passing yards 4 times. Billy Kilmer: 74 starts, led Washington to a Super Bowl appearance.
