Though the former quarterback played 10 of his best seasons in Washington, he, of course, entered the NFL with the Eagles in 1957. After developing his skills in Philadelphia, Jurgensen had a standout year in 1963, which included a league-record for passing yards in a season and a Pro Bowl appearance. Despite Jurgensen’s success, the Eagles traded him to Washington where he built on his accomplishments.
During Jurgensen’s 18 years in the NFL, the quarterback achieved an 82.6 passing rating and earned three passing titles. The four-time Pro Bowler also logged five seasons with more than 3,000 yards, as well as 2,433 career completions for 32,224 yards and 255 touchdowns.