Sonny Jurgensen

Christian Adolph "Sonny" Jurgensen III (August 23, 1934 – February 6, 2026) was an American professional football player who played quarterback for 18 seasons in the National Football League with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins. Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, Jurgensen was a three-sport athlete at New Hanover High School, competing in football, basketball, and baseball. As a junior in 1951, he helped the New Hanover football team win the NCHSAA Class AAA state championship, playing mainly halfback and linebacker before moving to quarterback as a senior. He went on to play college football for the Duke Blue Devils. Jurgensen was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983. He later served as a longtime color commentator for Washington's radio broadcast crew.