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. But then something remarkable happens. 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. Cunningham was never a perfect player, but he was rarely allowed to succeed, and still found great success throughout his career. 2016 COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS. Cunningham was also sought by the United States Football League's Tampa Bay Bandits that same year. Made two Pro Bowls with the Bills. Rewind the video to a 1988 Monday Night telecast vs. the New York Giants, and youll see what I mean. [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. Advertisement. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. Will Randall Cunningham be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Randall Cunningham and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. PoY 12 7 7 1 SUMMARY Career 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. 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. [17], Cunningham's jersey is part of the costume for the Always Teste character of YouTube comedian Ed Bassmaster. . Here's everything you need to know when the Dallas Cowboys play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football. It took Buddy Ryan, a defensive guru who understood the kind of pressure a game-breaker like Cunningham could put on a defense, to prove that a black scrambler could not just survive but thrive in a league increasingly based on speed. Here's everything you need to know when the New Orleans Saints play the Philadelphian Eagles in Week 17 of the 2022 season. Fuhr then had a successful 199394 season with the Sabres, initially sharing goaltending duties with Haek. Toss in the rushing (4,928 yards and 35 TDs for Cunningham, 1,016 andnine for Aikman), and Cunningham moves past the Golden Boy. Fuhr was named to the 1984 Canada Cup team but saw limited action during the tournament due to an injury. NAME SEASON TM GP HOF CMP ATT PCT YDS AVG YDS/G TD TD% INT INT% SCK SCKY RATE; Randall Cunningham: 1985: PHI. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [3], He then went on to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The nonpareil scrambler reinvented himself as a pure pocket passer. He truly was years ahead of his time. Cunningham is also known for his tenure with the Minnesota Vikings. His career passing statistics surpass Troy Aikman in every facet. Former Eagles quarterback Randall Cunningham will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame next December. Most players would have landed in the third row, but Cunningham managed to twist his body in midair, put a hand down for balance while parallel to the ground, regain his footing, and dive in for the score. At the time, football was less forgiving. 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. He was actually benched by Buddy during a 1990 playoff loss to the Redskins. Despite these aspects of his career, however, Cunningham made the best out of the situation. After retiring from football, Cunningham returned to UNLV to finish his college degree in Leisure Studies. Unlike Jackson, Cunningham did not burst on to the scene when he broke in with the Philadelphia Eagles. [citation needed], In 2015, Fuhr collaborated on his biography with Bruce Dowbiggin, Grant Fuhr: The Story of a Hockey Legend.[21]. Brown joins NFL Now to discuss the Philadelphia Eagles clinching a playoff berth, his goals moving forward, and more. Randall Cunningham. Five times he led his teams to 10 or more wins. Officially announced retirement, September 6, 2000. And Moon, hardly a sterling playoff performer, never took his team to a Super Bowl. 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). Mel Gray: Finished his legendary career with the Eagles, playing three games in 1997. [7] He threw for 442 yards and four touchdowns. Ive played against Warren (Moon). Gary Anderson: Kicked for the Eagles in 1995 and 1996, making 47 of 59 field goals and scoring 213 points. Cunningham was permanently handed the Eagles' starting job for the 1987 season. Here's everything you need to know about the Monday night battle between the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2 of the 2022 season. In fact, you barely hear his name mentioned today, which is more than a shame. The cellar-dwelling Eagles went well over .500 as soon as Cunningham receivedthe keys to the offense, details Five Thirty Eight. 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 hold the Eagles record for most yards passing in a playoff game (407). In 2017, Fuhr was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history. In 1979, at the age of seventeen, Fuhr joined the Victoria Cougars of the WHL. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sydney had three career receptions. He played 79 games that season, 76 consecutively, both NHL records. Cunningham also averaged 30.6 rushing yards per game during his careersecond most all-time for quarterbacks, behind Michael Vick. Luckily, he later had a change of heart. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. PFR HOF Monitor: 55.80 (44th among QB, average HOF QB is 104.14), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 9:00AM. It is the premier annual gathering of business and community leaders from every sector. He rushed for 2,344 yards and caught 163 passes in three years with the Eagles during the early 1990s. At that age, however, his health and age caught up to him. 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. His nickname of the "Human Highlight Reel" was well deserved and he was hands down the most entertaining Quarterback of his era. Jeff Garcia: Replaced an injured McNabb in 2006 and went 5-1 to finish the regular season before beating the Giants in a wild-card game in his only full season with the Eagles. Fulton. March 27,1963 While in Philadelphia, Cunninghams ability to beat a defense with his arm and his feet made him a regular on highlight replays and earned him numerous awards. It was something more. In 1988, he led the league in passing yards. 88. During the early stages of the 1999 season, after throwing nine interceptions in just six games, Cunningham was benched again, this time in favor of Jeff George. Randall compares more favorably to Troy Aikman, another Canton lock, who played exactly one less game in his career. [22] The tournament is played at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course along the edge of Lake Tahoe. But, boy, did he single-handedly carry the Philadelphia Eagles. Regarded as a powerful and punishing runner with excellent speed, through eight NFL seasons he . He was a six-time All-Star, and in 2003, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. 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. Good Morning Football explains why Jeff Stoutland has a very strong case to be the best assistant coach in the entire NFL. A two-time Pro Bowler, he became the first quarterback in history to led his team in rushing for three straight years. Jason Kelce along with his brother, Travis, joined Peyton and Eli Manning during Monday Night Football's ManningCast. 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. Randall Cunningham's retirement In 1996, a 33-year-old Cunningham shocked the fans when he announced his retirement. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Oh yeahCunningham started 31 less games than Aikman. The game was decided in overtime, with an Eagles field goal giving them the 1613 victory. Cunningham started the game and dueled the new Eagles quarterback, Donovan McNabb. Tittle, Johnny Unitas, and Brett Favre have been honored in as many years, and theyre all in Canton or headed there. At the quarterback position, Ryan designated 35-year-old Ron Jaworski the starter but would replace the aging veteran with the fleet-footed Cunningham in third-and-long situations where the youngsters scrambling would presumably put the defense on its heels. Predicting the next generation's Pro Football Hall of Famers. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Like Archie Manning, Cunninghamracked up his numbers with mediocre supporting casts. Cunningham was the most electrifying player not named B. Sanders to take the field since Gale Sayers was knocked from the game. [citation needed] Cunningham was not retained as coach at Silverado High School after two seasons in April 2017. He played in the NFL for 16 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. In Buffalo, he played a role in the Sabres' dramatic first-round playoff victory over the Boston Bruins, helped instill a winning attitude in the organization, and mentored a still relatively inexperienced Dominik Haek. Despite his limited service and speed, the Eagles' porous offensive line allowed him to be sacked a franchise record 72 times that season. The Tragic Death of Former Eagles Star Randall Cunninghams 2-Year-Old Son. Yet it was only 15 years ago. Cunningham ducked and threw a pass 60 yards to wide receiver Fred Barnett, resulting in a 95-yard touchdown. The Vikes set the single-season points record, as Randall threw for more than 3,700 yards and 34 TDs with an astounding 106 QB rating. 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