Overview
- Jurgensen’s family confirmed his death Friday in Naples, Florida, following a brief hospice stay, and did not disclose a cause.
- Across 18 NFL seasons, he played seven years with the Eagles and 11 with Washington, earning induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983.
- He finished with 32,224 passing yards and 255 touchdowns, was a five-time Pro Bowler, and led the league in passing yards five times in a pre-modern passing era.
- After retiring in 1974, he spent nearly four decades as a Washington broadcaster, including the beloved “Sonny, Sam and Frank” radio team, before retiring in 2018.
- Tributes poured in from Commanders managing partner Josh Harris and Hall of Fame president Jim Porter; Washington previously retired his No. 9, and the Hall said it will honor him by flying its flag at half-staff.