He rushed for 2,344 yards and caught 163 passes in three years with the Eagles during the early 1990s. Former Eagles assistant coach Carl Peterson presents Dick Vermeil as the newest member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. Returned two kicks for TDs and two punts for TDs s an Eagle and had 13 total career returns in the kicking game in his 14-year career. [6], In a 1990 game against the Buffalo Bills, Cunningham, throwing from his end zone, was about to be sacked by Bruce Smith from his blind side. The game was decided in overtime, with an Eagles field goal giving them the 1613 victory. In addition to his ability to throw the ball and his wizardry as a runner, he was also the punter for the Rebels. He took center stage when Buddy Ryan took over as head coach and eased him. That must change. He rushed for nearly 1,000 yards a decade before Michael Vick added running to the NFL game, and this type of strain may have hurt Cunningham in the years after. Cunningham has also been active in the Gospel music business since his retirement from the NFL by opening a recording studio and producing Christian worship music. From leading the offense at UNLV to his career in the NFL, Randall Cunningham brought to the game a rocket arm and incredible athleticism that befuddled defenses and redefined the position of quarterback. He had all of the talent in the world coming out of Santa Barbara, but the Eagles provided him with little opportunity to shine. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. In a 1988 game on Monday Night Football, Giants LB Carl Banks torpedoed in and crunched the Eagle QB at the midriff. Buddy Ryan is notorious for his underwhelming coaching, and the rest of the personnel involved wasnt much better. Feeling as if the fans and organization did not fully appreciate his contributions to the team's success, as well as being unhappy with his role as a back-up, Cunningham retired from football after the 1995 season. And whither Warren Moon? So what happened to Randall Cunningham? P.A. He had been an all-conference quarterback and punter while at UNLV, and unleashed a 91-yard punt against the Giants on December 3, the longest in Eagles history (and the fourth-longest ever). Scored 12 postseason touchdowns and made two of his five Pro Bowls as an Eagle. And unlike Terrell Davis, Randall made it back from crippling injuries to return to the pinnacle of the sport. Only during his comeback with Minnesotathrowing to Cris Carter and Randy Moss, with Robert Smith running through gaping holesdid Randall get in on the fun Montana, Aikman, and Steve Young were having for most of their careers. Nowadays, with Kordell Stewart, Donovan McNabb, and Michael Vick making a QB who can run or pass seem a necessary part of modern football, its easy to forget the Mesozoic Era when Randall was a curiosity. [2] He also competed in track and field at SBHS in the high jump; his elder brother Frank was the state champion in the shot put. That group of 18 will also include Dick Vermeil, who is the coach finalist as selected by a special Hall committee. Cunningham retired in 2001 as a member of the Baltimore Ravens. Randall Cunningham is one of the most underappreciated quarterbacks in history. Went to Jacksonville, where he made five Pro Bowls, had nine 1,000-yard seasons, scored 67 touchdowns and finished his career with 862 receptions for 12,287 yards. He had to overcome injury in his later days, but came back in 1998, at 35 years of age, to lead one of the greatest teams in NFL history, the 1998 Vikings, finishing as a First Team All-Pro and second in League MVP voting. Cunningham ducked and threw a pass 60 yards to wide receiver Fred Barnett, resulting in a 95-yard touchdown. Despite posting a 12 record as a starter, he put up respectable numbers (849 yards passing with 6 touchdowns and 4 interceptions). Randall Cunningham a HOF NO QUESTION! Fuhr was also involved with the infamous goal where Steve Smith scored on his own net to cost the Oilers the '86 playoffs against the Calgary Flames. He hold the Eagles record for most yards passing in a playoff game (407). He has four children from previous marriages and a step-daughter. Led the NFL with 2,104 scrimmage yards in his 2007 all-pro season. In 1988, he led the league in passing yards. Stephen Wood Van Buren (December 28, 1920 August 23, 2012) was a Honduran-American professional football player who was a halfback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) from 1944 to 1951. [5] He had 20 punts during his career, with an average of 44.7 yards per punt. The result: an unforgettable 95-yard touchdown. Originally Posted by J-E-T-S. [a] In the subsequent Pro Bowl a few weeks later, Cunningham was named game MVP as the NFC defeated the AFC, 283. He was named first-team All- American his sophomore year and second-team All-American as a senior. UNLV Quarterback Gardner Minshew discusses how Mike Leach impacted his life and previews how the Philadelphia Eagles are preparing for a playoff run. 12 in green and white. Cunninghams stats match or beat the Hall of Fame locks of his era. Cunningham led the league with a 106.0 passer rating while the Vikings scored a then-NFL record 556 points during the 1998 season, making him the first black quarterback to lead the league in that category. Cunningham retired following the 1995 season, but returned a year later to join the Vikings. Had nine return TDs - six kick, three punt. The Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame is committed to the support and enhancement of Southern Nevada youth through programs and scholarships. (10 votes) If the Football Hall of Fame was based solely on excitement there should be no doubt that Randall Cunningham would have been inducted on the first ballot. 77 player in the NFL on the Top 100 Players of 2022 rankings. Blake Butterfield grew . He played in the NFL for 16 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. Had one or two things gone his way, he might be in the Hall of Fame right now. In 1987-88, Fuhr backstopped Canada to a victory at the Canada Cup, playing in all nine games, then played in 75 regular season and 19 playoff games. He's in the Hall of Fame and for good reason: He became one of the game's most complete quarterbacks on one of its greatest dynasties, achieving legendary status when he threw a Super. Fouts led the league in yards four straight seasons, amassing 4,000 yards three consecutive years. Randall Cunningham: A Force Of Nature. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? In 1991, Cunningham's season came to an abrupt end when he was tackled by Bryce Paup of the Green Bay Packers and tore his anterior cruciate ligament in the first game of the season. Those are just a few Hall of Fame quarterbacks who could hurt opponents both through the air and on the ground. You may remember Randall Cunningham as the quarterback throwing deep bombs to a rookie Randy Moss during the Vikings' epic 1998 campaign. The transcript of Randall McDaniel's speech at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Cunningham was the Eagles' second-round pick, and the first quarterback selected in the 1985 NFL Draft. Donovan McNabb: Won nine playoff games during his 11 years with the Eagles, tied for 12th-most postseason wins in NFL history. And it wasnt because he was so accomplished. After the team announced that second-year quarterback Daunte Culpepper would be the starter prior to the 2000 season, Cunningham was released. He helped coach two National All-Americans who were chosen to participate in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl games. No dynasty. And before all of them I saw Randall Cunningham and Steve Young do it. In fact, you barely hear his name mentioned today, which is more than a shame. Unfortunately, he also shares the franchise record with 3 interceptions in that same game. He won his only Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender that year and finished second in voting for the Hart Memorial Trophy as league MVP, behind Mario Lemieux and ahead of teammate Wayne Gretzky. But, like the Ravens star, he made an immediate impression once given a chance. Entering the NFL in 1985,his 11-year tenure in Philadelphiawas marred with issues holding him back. Poilievre's speech was part of a daylong visit to the Manitoba capital, where a byelection is soon expected to fill the Winnipeg South Centre seat held by Liberal member of Parliament Jim Carr, who died in December. He added four postseason interceptions and another TD. While there were other talented players on the side, sometimes Cunningham wasnt just the teams first passing option. Randall Wade Cunningham Sr. (born March 27, 1963) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. Randall W. Cunningham Here's everything you need to know when the Philadelphia Eagles play the New York Giants in Week 14 of the 2022 season. Philadelphia Eagles Randall Cunningham Is a Must for the Hall of Fame Boris Godzinevski October 25, 2008 Cunningham retired in 2001 as a member of the Baltimore Ravens. [citation needed], His daughter, Vashti Cunningham, is a track and field athlete who competed in the high jump at the 2020 Summer Olympics, placing sixth overall.[18]. Taking over from the lead-footed Ron Jaworski in 1987, Cunningham turned in a spectacular four years that saw him not only average more than 3,000 yards and 24 TDs passing, but also lead the team in rushing, including a staggering 942 yards in 1990, the standing record for quarterbacks. [citation needed]. 88. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. Here's everything you need to know when the Philadelphia Eagles play the Arizona Cardinals in week 5 of the 2022 season. Although the team did fine without him, they missed his arm and his rushing ability. 88. Since then, he has. Made all-pro three times. In 23 NFL seasons, he scored 2,434 points, most in NFL history when he retired and still 3rd-most. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. In the 1988 Divisional Playoffs, Cunningham threw 54 passes for 407 yards during the "Fog Bowl" 2012 loss against the Chicago Bears, both of which remain playoff franchise records. Oh yeahCunningham started 31 less games than Aikman. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. All rights reserved. He spent the majority of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles and is also known for his Minnesota Vikings tenure. Center Jason Kelce has been voted as the No. 2023 Nomination Package. NAME SEASON TM GP HOF CMP ATT PCT YDS AVG YDS/G TD TD% INT INT% SCK SCKY RATE; Randall Cunningham: 1985: PHI. View Profile View Forum Posts General Manager Join Date Dec 2006 Posts 1,448. Head coach Nick Sirianni joined NFL Network ahead of the start of the joint practices with the Cleveland Browns. He made five straight Pro Bowls as an Eagle and was a 1st-team all-pro in 2002. Cunningham had the best year of his career that season, with 3,704 passing yards, 34 touchdowns, and only 10 interceptions. The Ultimate Weapon, QB Eagles, Starship 12 or Rambling Randall, Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles. One notable occurrence during his time with the Cowboys was a return to Philadelphia. Sydney had three career receptions. inSanta Barbara,CA, College: 5. E Brian Westbrook, Donovan McNabb, Asante Samuel, Troy Vincent and Ricky Watters are also among the nominees. Rushed for 3,794 yards with 161 receptions and 32 TDs in three years with the Eagles. Watch the Press Luncheons Live on Facebook. Cunningham started the game and dueled the new Eagles quarterback, Donovan McNabb. Cunningham was voted to his fourth Pro Bowl, and Minnesota dominated the league, going 16-1 before falling to Atlanta in the NFC Championship game. His career passing statistics surpass Troy Aikman in every facet. In his final 10 NFL seasons, Cunningham played in only 80 games, but finished his 16-year career completing 2,429 of his 4,289 attempts for 29,979 yards and 207 touchdowns, with 134 interceptions. Was named to the all-time USFL team. He finished his career with 51 interceptions and six TD returns, and in 2009 - his second year with the Eagles - he led the NFL with nine interceptions. Copyright 2023 Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Cunningham is third in quarterback rushing yards. Find out more. Threw for close to 40,000 yards with 234 TDs plus nearly 3,500 rushing yards and 29 more TDs in 13 seasons. Randall Cunningham was extraordinary, and extraordinary players are supposed to be Hall-of-Fame candidates. Ultimately, the USFL folded, thus ending that issue. Cunningham does not go down. Giants4Tniners. The Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame is honored to induct this great horse into the Hall of Fame, Rodeo News the 1970 World Champion Saddle Bronc. 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Remember that next time people tell you theyve never seen anything like Lamar Jackson or Kyler Murray. The club also temporarily suspended its membership committee and had an anti-bias policy written into its by-laws. These embarrassing details no doubt contributed to the one-year suspension handed down in September 1990 by NHL president John Ziegler, who called Fuhr's conduct "dishonorable and against the welfare of the league. However, the Vikings lost in the Divisional Round to Steve Young and the San Francisco 49ers. It was the greatest display of punting by a quarterback since Sammy Baugh led the league from 1940 to 43. Join our linker program. On November 30, 1995, Fuhr earned his 300th career win versus the Winnipeg Jets. Fuhr then had a successful 199394 season with the Sabres, initially sharing goaltending duties with Haek. The team recorded its first playoff victory since the year 2007. Joe Montana won MVPs in only two seasons. Cunningham enjoyed the greatest season of his career in Minnesota during the 1998 campaign when he guided the Vikings to a 151 regular season record with 34 touchdown passes, only 10 interceptions, and 3,704 passing yards. Young you know about. A starter by his sophomore year at UNLV, Cunningham would become one of only three quarterbacks in NCAA history to throw . Pro Football Hall of Famer and former longtime Philadelphia Eagles safety explains why he "can definitely see" the Eagles playing in Super Bowl LVI. Randall Wade Cunningham Sr. (born March 27, 1963) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. So now its Baltimores Lamar Jackson whos the Quarterback Du Jour, and you dont have to look far for an explanation: Hes doing things that weve never seen a quarterback do before. Ricky Watters: Rushed for over 10,000 yards with 467 catches in 10 seasons. Discuss. Players . In 2017, Fuhr was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history. The Morning Call. Also returned two punts for touchdowns in 2003. Cunningham lost his starting position during the 1999 season due to a performance decline and was released afterwards. In 1990, he ran for 942 yards, the 10th most in the NFL. Cunningham lasted only three years after his All-Pro season. The 1993 and 1994 seasons would be riddled by a series of nagging injuries and a transition to the West Coast Offense that eventually led to his benching in favor of veteran Rodney Peete. In 1986, new head coach Buddy Ryan arrived in Philadelphia and made wholesale changes, many of them unorthodox, mostly due to his defensive-minded philosophy. Cunningham, a born again Christian, became an ordained Protestant minister and founded a church called Remnant Ministries in Las Vegas in 2004. Eagles cornerback Darius Slay has been voted as the No. Eagles wide receiver A.J. With Hasek now ensconced in the Sabres' net, Fuhr was dealt to the Los Angeles Kings, on February 14, 1995, reuniting him with Gretzky. He made three straight Pro Bowls in an Eagles uniform and went on to have an MVP season with the Vikings in 1998. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Fuhr was again selected to represent Canada for the 1987 Canada Cup. And when he left the Eagles following the 1995 season he was third all-time in career rushing, behind Hall-of-Famer Steve Buren and Wilbert Montgomery. UNLV's career passing and punting leader, Randall Cunningham left Las Vegas as the most accomplished player in school history. Cunningham was originally intended to serve as the third-string quarterback, but he was named the backup behind Elvis Grbac after performing better than Chris Redman. He made six Pro Bowls and three All-Pro Teams. [7] He threw for 442 yards and four touchdowns. The next year general manager and head coach Glen Sather chose to go with Fuhr in the 1984 playoffs, though Fuhr was injured in the third game of the Stanley Cup Finals in a rematch against the Islanders when he collided with Pat LaFontaine, so Moog stepped in and led the Oilers to a series win. Fulton. Cunningham was 35 years old when he led the team to a 13-1 record as a starter and had a brief comeback. Did I also forget to mention Cunningham led the league in punt length in back to back seasons? Shortly before the 2000 season, Cunningham signed with the Dallas Cowboys to serve as backup to Troy Aikman. He was a six-time All-Star, and in 2003, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Randall Cunningham A Football Life Zach Crutcher 1M views 5 years ago Inside the Art of an Aaron Rodgers Pass | NFL Network | Inside the NFL NFL Network 552K views 5 years ago Randy Moss:. Randall Cunningham has not been inducted into the Hall of Fame. He averaged 8.0 yards per rush, the most ever by an Eagle of any position with 100 attempts on the season, and third most in NFL history.[b]. After the Blues signed Roman Turek as their new number one goaltender in 1999, Fuhr was traded to the Calgary Flames on September 5, 1999. [14], In July 2012, Cunningham was named the 23rd greatest quarterback of the NFL's post-merger era, according to Football Nation.[15]. Greg Townsend: Recorded 109 1/2 sacks in 13 seasons, mainly with the Raiders. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. He also left second only to Ron Jaworski in passing yards, with 22,877, though both were later surpassed by Donovan McNabb. The NFL MVP award is given out annually by three different entities. Moog was given the starting job in the 1983 playoffs, and helped lead the Oilers to their first Stanley Cup Finals, though they were swept by the New York Islanders, who captured their fourth straight Stanley Cup. Toss in the rushing (4,928 yards and 35 TDs for Cunningham, 1,016 andnine for Aikman), and Cunningham moves past the Golden Boy. Sean Landeta: Spent five of his 21 years in two stints with the Eagles and punted 1,401 times, 3rd-most in NFL history. The following season, Randall uncorked a 91-yard, into-the-wind punt to clinch a key game against the G-men. The JA Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame honours our region's most esteemed business visionaries for their life achievements and service to our economy, our communities and the collective future of Albertans. Yeah. Randall Cunningham was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, despite numerous experts saying that he would be a project. He retired after the 2001 season as the NFL's all-time leader in rushing yards and carries for the quarterback position, (a record broken in 2011 by Michael Vick), and tied for fourth with Steve Grogan in rushing touchdowns by a quarterback. . In 1979, at the age of seventeen, Fuhr joined the Victoria Cougars of the WHL. Randall Cunningham is not. ric Allen, Randall Cunningham and Seth Joyner headline a huge group of former Eagles who are among 122 former NFL players nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. [9], In December 2009, Cunningham was hired by Silverado High School in Henderson, Nevada as the offensive coordinator of the school's varsity and junior varsity football team. Yet it was only 15 years ago. .Hall of fame?maybe someday but I wouldnt think so. Fuhr was named to the 1984 Canada Cup team but saw limited action during the tournament due to an injury. While Cam Newton and Michael Vick are now the names synonymous with running quarterbacks, the individual they supplanted was former Philadelphia Eagles QB Randall Cunningham. Former quarterback and punter Randall Cunningham, the greatest player in UNLV history, will be announced Friday as part of the newest class for the College Football Hall of Fame. All contents 2023 The Slate Group LLC. Ill tell you what: Hes been forgotten, and, for the life of me, I dont know why. Menu Home; 2023 Finalists; Hall of Famers. (David Stluka / AP) As the most . Instead, Cunningham fakes an inside handoff, pulls the ball back and rolls to his right to find Giants linebacker Carl Banks waiting for him. Yes, he did. Or write about sports? About 20 thousand men have played in the National Football League since its inception, and less than 300 belong to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He played 79 games that season, 76 consecutively, both NHL records. He was top five in major passing categories rarely, I believe he was third in TDs one season and fourth in yards and second in QB Rating, oh, excuse me, that was all in 1992. Jeff Feagles: Punted for the Eagles from 1990 through 1993 and all told punted for 22 years, booting an NFL-record 1,713 punts - nearly 300 more than anybody else in history. It was fourth down and Randall Cunningham saw the punt team come on the field. Cunningham had a good supporting cast that year with Cris Carter, rookie Randy Moss, and Jake Reed at wide receiver and Robert Smith and Leroy Hoard at running back. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Takeo Spikes: Spikes spent only one of his 15 NFL seasons with the Eagles, but started 14 games in 2007 and had 85 tackles and one sack. Cunningham won the award in 1988, 1990, and 1998only Jim Brown, Y.A. Ive played against Joe (Montana). It is the premier annual gathering of business and community leaders from every sector. The big knock against Randall is that he never won or even made it to a Super Bowl. Cunningham was said to have reached "elite" status during the 1988 season, as he was elected by league players as the NFC starting quarterback for the AFC-NFC Pro Bowl (the first black quarterback to ever be elected a starter). . Randall Cunningham: Threw for 22,877 yards and 105 touchdowns and ran for 4,482 yards in 11 years with the Eagles. Cunningham also rushed for 4,928 yards on 775 carries and 35 touchdowns. Grant Scott Fuhr (born September 28, 1962) is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League and former goaltending coach for the Arizona Coyotes, who is best remembered for a decade of stellar play for the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s during which he won the Stanley Cup five times. In 1996, a 33-year-old Cunningham shocked the fans when he announced his retirement. Randall compares more favorably to Troy Aikman, another Canton lock, who played exactly one less game in his career. But they dont. Fuhr rejected the membership and joined nearby Lancaster Country Club. Fuhr was a regular competitor at the American Century Championship, an annual competition to determine the best golfers among American sports and entertainment celebrities. And Moon, hardly a sterling playoff performer, never took his team to a Super Bowl. . Now we look at the non-Super Bowl winning QBs in The Hall. He spent one season there being a mentor for Calgary's young goalies, including Fred Brathwaite, and on October 22, 1999, he earned his 400th career win against the Florida Panthers. And what an honor it is to be so chosen. The book shows readers how to work out the lay it down principle in all phases of life. Fuhr was the team's starting goaltender on the first four teams, but was injured and did not play in the 1990 playoffs, when the Oilers won for the fifth time. [1][2] He set a number of firsts for black hockey players in the NHL, including being the first to win the Stanley Cup and being the first inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. . He still holds the Eagles record with 6.62 yards per rush attempt, 422 sacks taken, and 6.5 yards per pass attempt in playoff games. [22] The tournament is played at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course along the edge of Lake Tahoe. Cunningham later embarked on a remarkable 16-season NFL career - 11 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles (1985-1995) as well as playing with the Minnesota Vikings (1997-99), the Dal1as Cowboys (2000) and the Ballimore Ravens (2001). However, it was evident that the injury he suffered took away much of his speed and athleticism. In 1991, reports Bleeding Green Nation, Cunninghaminjured his ACLon a play that cost him the entire season. "NFL 100 Greatest" counts down the top 100 game changers in NFL history, and Eagles Hall of Fame quarterback Randall Cunningham lands at No. Heres a look at every nominee that spent time with the Eagles: Eric Allen: Allen made six Pro Bowls in his 14-year career and had 54 interceptions and eight touchdown returns. When they would say he was The Ultimate Weapon, Banks told Jason Reid of The Athletic, he was truly the ultimate weapon Ive played against Doug (Williams). The seat has a long Liberal tradition, although the Conservatives won it for a term in 2011. [17], Cunningham's jersey is part of the costume for the Always Teste character of YouTube comedian Ed Bassmaster. Cunningham has also been active in the Gospel music business since his retirement from the NFL by opening a recording studio and producing a Christian rap group called Humility. Jon Casey had to play the rest of the playoffs. Jimmy Smith: Was in training camp with the Eagles in 1994, but was released in favor of Jeff Sydner. [6][7][8] Fuhr's mother came from Enoch Cree Nation.[9][10][11]. [4][5], In the mid-1970s, Fuhr played for the Enoch Tomahawks' hockey team. He averaged 44.7 yards on 20 punts. Here's everything you need to know when the Dallas Cowboys play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football. Grant Scott Fuhr (born September 28, 1962) is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League and former goaltending coach for the Arizona Coyotes, who is best remembered for a decade of stellar play for the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s during which he won the Stanley Cup five times.. Fuhr was married to Lisa Cavanaugh in the Grand Cayman Islands on September 14, 2014. Aikman, one of historys most accurate passers, beats out Randall in completion percentage (61.5 to 56.6) and has about 3,000 more yards in 500 more attempts. That same year he averaged 6.0 yards per carry, the most by an Eagles player with 100 or more attempts. (The Ultimate Weapon, QB Eagles, Starship 12 or Rambling Randall), Born: Upon retiring a second and final time, Cunningham became an ordained Protestant minister and served as the team chaplain for the Las Vegas Raiders from 2020 to 2022. Do you have a sports website? Not in the Hall. Brian Mitchell: Averaged 11.7 yards on punt returns and 25.2 on kick returns in his three-year stint with the Eagles. Do you have a blog? Asante Samuel: Made three Pro Bowls in his four years with the Eagles and four total Pro Bowls. But Randall Cunningham? Yes: No : Individual Career Highlights All-Pro Teams (3): 1988: Eagles: QB: 2nd Team: 1992 . 71 player in the NFL on the Top 100 Players of 2022 rankings. [citation needed], In 2015, Fuhr collaborated on his biography with Bruce Dowbiggin, Grant Fuhr: The Story of a Hockey Legend.[21]. He truly was years ahead of his time. 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