Sonny Jurgensen, Class of 1983

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Jurgensen riddled enemy defenses with picture-perfect bullets for 18 seasons in the National Football League.

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Jurgensen at his Enshrinement in 1983.

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At the age of 40 in his final 1974 season, Jurgensen won his third NFL individual passing crown.

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Jurgensen's mural.

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Jurgensen was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, his stats include 2,433 completions for an impressive 32,224 yards and 255 touchdowns.

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Jurgensen played the majority of his career with the Washington Redskins.

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Particularly in Washington, Jurgensen became a folklore-type hero.

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A classic drop-back passer, Sonny was respected for his ability to deliver the ball at the last moment under the pressure of a vicious pass rush.

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Whether the Redskins won or lost, adoring fans knew Jurgensen would provide game-long excitement, throwing long and short, dissecting defenses, and working on the clock.

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Sonny was one of the finest pure passers ever and accumulated a seemingly endless list of individual records.

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Sonny played with the Philadelphia Eagles for seven seasons.

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Jurgensen's bust.