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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 48 MIN

Hour 1 - Remembering Sonny Jurgensen: A Washington Legend Remembered

from The Chris Russell Show

Hour 1 is dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Washington Redskins legend Sonny Jurgensen. Chris Russell opens the hour paying his respects and reflecting on what Jurgensen meant to the franchise, the city, and generations of fans. Russell then sets the scene from the emotional day Washington retired Jurgensen’s iconic No. 9 jersey, revisiting the moments that cemented his place in football history. The audience joins the tribute by sharing personal memories and stories of watching and listening to Sonny over the years. The hour concludes with former Redskins play-by-play voice Larry Michaels, who reflects on his time broadcasting alongside Jurgensen and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the man, the teammate, and the legend.

Hour 1 is dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Washington Redskins legend Sonny Jurgensen. Chris Russell opens the hour paying his respects and reflecting on what Jurgensen meant to the franchise, the city, and generations of fans. Russell then sets the scene from the emotional day Washington retired Jurgensen’s iconic No. 9 jersey, revisiting the moments that cemented his place in football history. The audience joins the tribute by sharing personal memories and stories of watching and listening to Sonny over the years. The hour concludes with former Redskins play-by-play voice Larry Michaels, who reflects on his time broadcasting alongside Jurgensen and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the man, the teammate, and the legend.

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