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Randall Cunningham

Quarterback

Eagles Career: 1985-95 | Eagles Hall of Fame Induction: 2009

Dubbed the "Ultimate Weapon" by Sports Illustrated, Cunningham was one of the most electrifying players in NFL history. He made numerous highlight-film plays with both his arm and his feet during his 11-year career in Philadelphia. A 2nd round draft pick from UNLV in 1995, he earned two NFL All Pro honors as well as three Pro Bowl selections during his tenure in Philadelphia. Cunningham threw for 22,877 yards and 150 touchdowns while rushing for 4,482 yards and 22 scores in 122 games as an Eagle. He was once the NFL's all-time rushing leader as a quarterback with 4,928 yards. Cunningham finished his career with stints in Minnesota, Dallas and Baltimore. He was born on March 27, 1963 in Santa Barbara, CA.

YEAR-BY-YEAR

1985: A second-round pick from UNLV, Cunningham started four games as a rookie.

1986: Cunningham started five games in Year 2, throwing eight touchdowns and adding five more on the ground.

1987: Cunningham had a 7-5 record as a starter, throwing 23 touchdowns and rushing for 505 yards and three scores.

1988: With 3,808 passing yards and 24 passing touchdowns, Cunningham made his first Pro Bowl and finished second in AP MVP voting. He also added 624 yards on the ground and six touchdowns.

1989: Cunningham threw for 3,400 yards and 21 touchdowns, helping the Eagles win 11 games. He had 621 rushing yards to go along with four touchdowns.

1990: Earning his final Pro Bowl with the Eagles, Cunningham threw for 3,466 yards and 30 touchdowns. He also posted a career-high 942 rushing yards to go along with five touchdowns. Cunningham made his third consecutive Pro Bowl and finished runner-up in AP MVP voting.

1991: Cunningham only appeared in one game.

1992: Cunningham started 15 games, throwing for 2,775 yards and 19 touchdowns, adding 549 rushing yards and five scores.

1993: The Eagles went undefeated in all four of his starts.

1994: In 14 games, Cunningham amassed 3,229 passing yards and 19 total touchdowns.

1995: In his final season with the Eagles, Cunningham started four games.

  • 4-time Pro Bowl selection (3 with Eagles)
  • 3-time All-Pro selection (2 with Eagles)
  • 3-time Bert Bell Award winner (2 with Eagles)
  • 1990 PFWA MVP
  • 1990 UPI Offensive Player of the Year
  • 1992 PFWA Comeback Player of the Year
  • No. 3 in Eagles history with 22,877 passing yards and 150 passing touchdowns
  • No. 6 in franchise history with 4,482 career rushing yards.
  • Longest punt in Eagles history (91 yards)

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