Coverage dated February 5, 2026 to February 6, 2026

Sonny Jurgensen, Hall of Fame QB, dies at 91

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Sonny Jurgensen, the free-spirited quarterback who became one of pro football’s finest passers, throwing for 255 touchdowns with the often lackluster Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins, died Friday in Naples, Fla. He was 91.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen dies at age 91 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Jurgensen topped 3,000 yards in a season five times, including twice with the Eagles, in an era before rules changes opened up NFL offenses.

  2. The Daily Caller

    Legendary NFL Hall Of Famer Dies At 91 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen died February 6 at the age of 91, after a brief stay in hospice care.

  3. CBS News

    Sonny Jurgensen, Hall of Fame quarterback and Washington sports icon, dies at age 91 (opens CBS News)

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    Sonny Jurgensen's strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history.

  4. WTOP Washington DC

    Sonny Jurgensen, the strong-arm QB whose personality made him a beloved football figure, dies at 91 (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Sonny Jurgensen, the Hall of Fame quarterback whose strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history, has died. He was 91.

  5. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Hall of Fame QB, North Carolina native Sonny Jurgensen dies at 91 (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    Hall of Fame quarterback, North Carolina native Sonny Jurgensen dies at 91

  6. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Former Philadelphia Eagle, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen dies at 91 (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen, who has held franchise passing records for Philadelphia and Washington for more than five decades, has di...

  7. WTOP Washington DC

    Remembering Sonny Jurgensen, ‘the greatest quarterback in our history’ (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Washingtonians are remembering the life and legacy of legendary quarterback Sonny Jurgensen. The Hall-of-Famer died Friday at the age of 91.

  8. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

  9. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Sonny Jurgensen, one of NFL’s greatest passers, dies at 91 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Sonny Jurgensen, the free-spirited quarterback who became one of pro football’s finest passers, throwing for 255 touchdowns with the often lackluster Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins, died Friday in Naples, Fla. He was 91.

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