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Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen passed away Friday at the age of 91, his family announced.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our husband, father, and grandfather, Sonny Jurgensen,” Jurgensen’s family stated. “We are enormously proud of his amazing life and accomplishments on the field, marked not only by a golden arm, but also a fearless spirit and intellect that earned him a place among the greats in Canton.”

Throughout his 18 seasons in the NFL, seven with the Eagles and 11 with the Redskins (now the Commanders), Jurgensen threw for 255 touchdowns, leading the league in touchdown passes in two seasons.

He was a five-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983, one of the earliest surviving Hall of Famers at the time of his death.

“Sonny Jurgensen is, and always will be, one of the defining legends of Washington football,” the Commanders said in a statement. “He was a giant of the game, and a beloved part of our team’s identity. Our hearts and prayers are with Sonny’s family, friends and everyone who loved him.”

Jurgensen finished his career with 2,433 completions for 32,224 yards and a 57.1 completion percentage. He threw 255 touchdown passes, 189 interceptions and had a career rating of 82.6. He made the Pro Bowl five times, led the NFL in passing yards five times, and will always be in the record books for an iconic 99-yard touchdown pass to Gerry Allen in 1968.