NFL great and Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen dead at 91

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Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen has died, his family announced in a statement released by the Washington Commanders on Friday. He was 91.

Jurgensen’s cause of death is not known. He spent 11 seasons with the then-Washington Redskins and seven seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.

"It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our husband, father, and grandfather, Sonny Jurgensen," Jurgensen’s family said in a statement.

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Washington Redskins great Sonny Jurgensen is introduced prior to game action against the San Diego Chargers. The introduction took place at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, on Nov. 3, 2013. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

"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 legends in Canton. But to those of us who knew him beyond the stadium lights, he was the steady, humorous, and deeply loving heart of our family."

"He lived with deep appreciation for the teammates, colleagues, and friends he met along the way. While he has taken his final snap, his legacy will remain an indelible part of the city he loved and the family he built."

Jurgenson began his career with the Eagles and was the starter for three seasons. He led the NFL in passing yards in both 1961 and 1962. In 1961, he threw for 3,723 yards with 32 touchdowns and 24 interceptions, throwing the most touchdowns and interceptions in the NFL that season.

In 1962, he threw for 3,261 yards with 22 touchdowns and 26 interceptions. His