"He is a member of the Commanders' Ring of Fame, and his No. 9 jersey was retired by the organization in 2022. To this day, he is the team's only quarterback in franchise history to throw for 30 touchdowns in a season, a feat he achieved in 1967. After his playing days were over, Jurgensen became a broadcaster, covering Washington on the radio until 2008."
"Jurgensen was a five-time Pro Bowler, two-time second-team All-Pro, five-time league leader in passing yards (three in Washington), and two-time league leader in passing touchdowns (once in D.C.). Jurgensen is widely considered the best Washington quarterback of at least the Super Bowl era, and perhaps its best player across the board aside from running back John Riggins, do-it-all legend Sammy Baugh, or cornerback Darrell Green."
Christian "Sonny" Jurgensen died at 91. He earned five Pro Bowl selections, two second-team All-Pro honors, and led the league multiple times in passing yards and touchdowns. He is a member of the Commanders' Ring of Fame and had his No. 9 jersey retired in 2022. He remains the franchise's only quarterback to throw 30 touchdown passes in a single season, achieving the mark in 1967. Jurgensen transitioned to broadcasting after his playing career and covered Washington on radio through 2008. Team owner Josh Harris offered a heartfelt tribute noting Jurgensen's toughness, intelligence, and devotion to the franchise.
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