Not in the Hall. Or write about sports? 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. Luckily, he later had a change of heart. [3], Fuhr was born to one Afro-Canadian parent and one First Nation-Canadian parent from the Enoch Cree Nation; he was adopted by parents Betty Wheeler and Robert Fuhr and raised in Spruce Grove, Alberta. Cunningham, a born again Christian, became an ordained Protestant minister and founded a church called Remnant Ministries in Las Vegas in 2004. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. Remember that next time people tell you theyve never seen anything like Lamar Jackson or Kyler Murray. 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. 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. Blake Butterfield grew . Fouts led the league in yards four straight seasons, amassing 4,000 yards three consecutive years. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Cunningham is third in quarterback rushing yards. Greg Townsend: Recorded 109 1/2 sacks in 13 seasons, mainly with the Raiders. [citation needed]. 5. RANDALL McDANIEL: Wow, it's impossible to imagine a moment like this. Jalen Hurts was one of the special guests for the ESPN ManningCast with Peyton and Eli during Monday night's game between the Rams and the 49ers. 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. Slate is published by The Slate Group, a Graham Holdings Company. Tittle, Johnny Unitas, and Brett Favre have been honored in as many years, and theyre all in Canton or headed there. Date of Birth: Mar 27, 1963 Jersey Number: 12 Height: 6-4" Weight: 198 High School: Santa Barbara High School (CA) UNLV's career passing and punting leader, Randall Cunningham left Las Vegas as the most accomplished player in school history. He hold the Eagles record for most yards passing in a playoff game (407). 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. Details of Fuhr's drug use were supplied by his ex-wife, Corrine, who told the press in Edmonton that she often found cocaine hidden in his clothing and that she fielded numerous threatening telephone calls from drug dealers who had not been paid. He rushed for 2,344 yards and caught 163 passes in three years with the Eagles during the early 1990s. 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. Watch the Press Luncheons Live on Facebook. Yeah. I saw Michael Vick do it. If Moon belongs in the Hall, so does Randall. 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. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content. 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. Jan 08, 2016 at 10:34 pm. Join our linker program. A starter by his sophomore year at UNLV, Cunningham would become one of only three quarterbacks in NCAA history to throw . The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Although he began the season out of shape and was considered to be past his prime, his career saw a resurgence when he signed as a free agent with the St. Louis Blues on July 14, 1995, before the 199596 campaign. But then something remarkable happens. 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. Cunningham spent most of his first two years on the bench but still appeared to be thrown into the lions den when he was named the starter in year three. Randall Wade Cunningham(born March 27, 1963) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Presenter . Watch Dick Vermeil's entire Hall of Fame speech as the former Eagles head coach joined one of the most prestigious fraternities in all of sports as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. In addition to his ability to throw the ball and his wizardry as a runner, he was also the punter for the Rebels. Sam Mills: Was never an Eagle, but spent three years with the USFL Philadelphia (and Baltimore) Stars. To a modern audience that knows about CTE and other dangers the sports can inflict on a long-time player's body, this is reasonable. 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Randall Cunningham has not been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Made all-USFL three times and led the Stars to two championships, including one in 1983 when the team was based in Philadelphia. 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:. 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. Fuhr was suspended by the NHL for 59 games of the 199091 season. This is mentioned in an interview with Wayne Gretzky conducted by John Davidson as part of the 2003 DVD "Ultimate Gretzky".[24]. His receivers and backs in the Eagle era included the geriatric Herschel Walker, the oft-injured Keith Jackson and Fred Barnett, Keith Byars, and other assorted mediocrities. 6: 34: 81: 42.0: 548: 6.8: 91.3: 1: 1.2: 8: 9.9: 20: 150: 29.8: Randall Cunningham: 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. BLAKE BUTTERFIELD. inSanta Barbara,CA, College: Center Jason Kelce has been voted as the No. 2016 COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS. [7] He threw for 442 yards and four touchdowns. After taking a year off in 1996, Cunningham took his talents to Minnesota to become quarterback for the Vikings. He was a 1983 and 1984 College Football All-America Team selection as a punter. Brian Westbrook, Donovan McNabb, Asante Samuel, Troy Vincent and Ricky Watters are also among the nominees. He was not re-signed, after the Cowboys signed quarterback Tony Banks instead. 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. [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]. 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). Brown wakes up with "GMFB" and talks about his monster debut, the offense, and getting to play with Jalen Hurts. In his rookie season he played sparingly as a backup to veteran Ron Jaworski but made a big splash with his uncanny scrambling ability, though he completed just 34 percent of his passes and threw just one touchdown against eight interceptions. Fuhr then had a successful 199394 season with the Sabres, initially sharing goaltending duties with Haek. In his first year with the Vikings, he orchestrated two late scoring drives to bring them back from a 9-point deficit to defeat the New York Giants in an NFC Wild Card game at Giants Stadium, 2322. Here's everything you need to know when the New Orleans Saints play the Philadelphian Eagles in Week 17 of the 2022 season. 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). He was a six-time All-Star, and in 2003, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. 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. 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. March 27,1963 Fuhr was also inducted in the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. The cellar-dwelling Eagles went well over .500 as soon as Cunningham receivedthe keys to the offense, details Five Thirty Eight. Like Archie Manning, Cunninghamracked up his numbers with mediocre supporting casts. In 2017, Fuhr was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history. And Cunningham has a better TD-to-INT ratio than Elway, 1.54 to 1.33. He was actually benched by Buddy during a 1990 playoff loss to the Redskins. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Shortly before the 2000 season, Cunningham signed with the Dallas Cowboys to serve as backup to Troy Aikman. (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. Eagles wide receiver A.J. The following season, Randall uncorked a 91-yard, into-the-wind punt to clinch a key game against the G-men. Poilievre said he will be . Cunningham retired in 2001 as a member of the Baltimore Ravens. 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 Cunningham has not been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Cunningham lost his starting position during the 1999 season due to a performance decline and was released afterwards. The club also temporarily suspended its membership committee and had an anti-bias policy written into its by-laws. Rushed for 3,794 yards with 161 receptions and 32 TDs in three years with the Eagles. In 23 NFL seasons, he scored 2,434 points, most in NFL history when he retired and still 3rd-most. 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. Eagles owner Norman Braman refused to negotiate with Cunningham if he accepted offers from the Bandits. In 1990, he ran for 942 yards, the 10th most in the NFL. Ill tell you what: Hes been forgotten, and, for the life of me, I dont know why. And unlike Terrell Davis, Randall made it back from crippling injuries to return to the pinnacle of the sport. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Ricky Watters: Rushed for over 10,000 yards with 467 catches in 10 seasons. PoY 12 7 7 1 SUMMARY Career Randall Cunningham and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was named first-team All- American his sophomore year and second-team All-American as a senior. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. 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.. Because we have. After a hand injury to Jaworski in week 10, Cunningham would replace him as the Eagles starter. Jon Casey had to play the rest of the playoffs. Randall Cunningham that is a big-time play.. Players . 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. Here's everything you need to know when the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8 of the 2022 season. About that comeback: In 1998, already knocked out of the game by injuries, the 35-year-old Cunningham left his granite and marble business in Las Vegas and mounted one of the more triumphant and unlikely second acts in NFL history. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Do you have a blog? The big knock against Randall is that he never won or even made it to a Super Bowl. Randall Cunningham could beat you with . Cunningham, a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All Pro, will be inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall Of Fame on Thursday night at the Hilton-City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd. All rights reserved. Now we look at the non-Super Bowl winning QBs in The Hall. One notable occurrence during his time with the Cowboys was a return to Philadelphia. He holds the Eagles record for longest punt (91 yards). Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Born: March 27, 1963Claim to Fame: During the 1998-99 NFL season named the Miller Lite Player of the Year, Most Valuable Player Award, selected to play in the Pro Bowl Player and received his third Bert Bell Award while taking the Vikings to the NFC Championship game. Also returned two punts for touchdowns in 2003. 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. Being a bulldogger when you're a Butterfield is kind of like being a hockey player if you're a Sutter. Find out more. After retirement, Cunningham returned to UNLV to finish his college degree in film. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. And what an honor it is to be so chosen. Spidey-sense at full tingle, Randall ducked under the flying tackle and heaved a pass 60 yards off his back foot. Asante Samuel: Made three Pro Bowls in his four years with the Eagles and four total Pro Bowls. "[15] After missing 59 games and entering a two-week rehab program, the suspension was lifted by the league on February 18, 1991. Randall Cunningham played quarterback in the NFL for 16 years and is also a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. [20] He also played for Canada at the 1989 World Championships where he won a silver medal. The team relied on his running ability during those early years. Watch quarterback Jalen Hurts' 3 most improbable completions from Week 8 of the 2022 NFL season, according to Next Gen Stats. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. When arguing for a player to make The Hall, one has to look at his position and current Hall of Famers. Was named to the all-time USFL team. [citation needed] Cunningham was not retained as coach at Silverado High School after two seasons in April 2017. 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. Brian Westbrook: Netted 9,785 scrimmage yards and made two Pro Bowls in eight years with the Eagles. Randall Cunningham is one of the most underappreciated quarterbacks in history. Will Randall Cunningham be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Cunningham was the most electrifying player not named B. Sanders to take the field since Gale Sayers was knocked from the game. 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]. And before all of them I saw Randall Cunningham and Steve Young do it. He had 207 passing touchdowns and another 34 via the run. Sean Landeta: Spent five of his 21 years in two stints with the Eagles and punted 1,401 times, 3rd-most in NFL history. Fuhr's playoff success fed into his reputation as the supreme clutch goaltender of his era, and there was a period of time from 1987 through at least 1989 where Fuhr was often called "the best goaltender in the world". It was something more. He also left second only to Ron Jaworski in passing yards, with 22,877, though both were later surpassed by Donovan McNabb. Cunningham ducked and threw a pass 60 yards to wide receiver Fred Barnett, resulting in a 95-yard touchdown. 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. Cunningham was permanently handed the Eagles' starting job for the 1987 season. Here's everything you need to know when the Philadelphia Eagles play the Arizona Cardinals in week 5 of the 2022 season. Blake Butterfield, Legend. "NFL 100 Greatest" counts down the top 100 game changers in NFL history, and Eagles Hall of Fame quarterback Randall Cunningham lands at No. All contents 2023 The Slate Group LLC. [3], He then went on to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. So what happened to Randall Cunningham? Mel Gray: Finished his legendary career with the Eagles, playing three games in 1997. Fuhr was named to the 1984 Canada Cup team but saw limited action during the tournament due to an injury. 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. Had one or two things gone his way, he might be in the Hall of Fame right now. In 1984, his senior year, he led the UNLV Rebels to an 112 seasonstill the school's only 10-win season everhowever this was adjusted to 013 when it was found out several players were ineligible.[4]. Fuhr held the position until the end of the 2008-09 season, when he was replaced by Sean Burke. Drafted in the second round of the 1985 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, Cunningham went on to play for 17 years in the NFL for the .