Author Topic: Sonny Jurgensen, RIP (Read 70 times)

1995hoo · « **on:** February 06, 2026, 10:56:20 am »

imref · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2026, 11:00:41 am »

Sonny Jurgensen at 91.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47849540/hall-fame-quarterback-sonny-jurgensen-dies-91

would have been nice to read the story about his life in the Post.

1995hoo · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2026, 11:07:42 am »

would have been nice to read the story about his life in the Post.

There is one. Leonard Shapiro wrote it. If you go to their website, there's a breaking news link at the top.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2026, 11:23:53 am »

I thought he already died. I’m blaming the Post.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2026, 12:04:01 pm »

Deserves its own thread.

Was going to title it "The Passing of Sonny Jurgensen but that might have been mistaken for something I didn't intend

imref · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2026, 12:21:40 pm »

There is one. Leonard Shapiro wrote it. If you go to their website, there's a breaking news link at the top.

HondoKillebrew · « **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2026, 10:51:00 pm »

I doubt there was ever a more beloved pro athlete DC area-wide during their playing days. RIP to a truly great one.

welch · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2026, 12:52:18 pm »

I doubt there was ever a more beloved pro athlete DC area-wide during their playing days. RIP to a truly great one.

No doubt that Sonny was the best QB of his era and most beloved athlete in the DC area.