""I always thought the two quarterbacks with the purest passing arms were Joe Namath and Sonny Jurgensen," said Ernie Accorsi, the former general manager of the New York Giants. "The more I thought about it, Sonny was probably the best. I don't know if I ever saw him throw a ball that wasn't a tight spiral. He had the purest arm I've ever seen.""
"In Washington, football fans had an 11-year love affair with the slightly paunchy superstar known by a variety of monikers - "Jurgy," the "old Redhead" or simply "No. 9," his uniform number. He had a reputation for having a good time on and off the field. He often broke curfew in training camp and even the night before key games, only to come through with a good showing on the field."
Sonny Jurgensen died at 91, his family announced in a statement shared by the Washington Commanders. He was a golden-armed Hall of Fame quarterback who retired from pro football in 1974 and later worked as a longtime radio and television broadcaster for Washington. Jurgensen played 18 NFL seasons and was celebrated for his pure passing, though he never started a league championship or Super Bowl game. He was traded to Washington from Philadelphia in 1964 and became a fan favorite during the 1960s and '70s. Prominent football figures praised his tight spirals and exceptional arm. He maintained a reputation for enjoying life off the field, sometimes breaking curfew yet still performing well.
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