Sonny Jurgensen

Football Player

Birthday August 23, 1934

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Wilmington, NC

Age 89 years old

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About

Hall of Fame quarterback who threw for over 32,000 yards in his 18-year career spent with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins. He was named to 5 Pro Bowls and led the NFL in passing yards 5 times.

Before Fame

He was a tennis champion and city baseball title winning pitcher before high school.

Trivia

At Duke University, he also briefly played baseball and he was offered a spot on the basketball team as well.

Family Life

He had two sons with his first wife, and two sons with his second wife, Margo Hurt.

Associated With

He led the NFL in pass completions and completion percentage in his first year under legendary coach Vince Lombardi.