But by 1974 , Jurgensen was a 40 - year - old part - time starter .
Vince Lombardi , Jurgensen 's coach on the ' 69 Washington Redskins , said no one could throw the ball like Sonny , who led the NFL in passing yards five times .
By 1974 , Sonny was a 40 - year - old part - time Sonny .
Vince Lombardi , Jurgensen 's coach on the ' 69 Washington Redskins , said no one could throw the ball like Sonny , who led the NFL in passing yards five times .