He made five straight Pro Bowls as an Eagle and was a 1st-team all-pro in 2002. Cunningham is also known for his tenure with the Minnesota Vikings. He has four children from previous marriages and a step-daughter. Officially announced retirement, September 6, 2000. Jan 08, 2016 at 10:34 pm. Holds NHL record for most consecutive appearances in a single season by a goaltender - 76 in 1996. In his final 10 NFL seasons, Cunningham played in only 80 games, but finished his 16-year career completing 2,429 of his 4,289 attempts for 29,979 yards and 207 touchdowns, with 134 interceptions. However, it was evident that the injury he suffered took away much of his speed and athleticism. Cunningham joined the Vikings in 1997 after being out of football in 1996. 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. Being a bulldogger when you're a Butterfield is kind of like being a hockey player if you're a Sutter. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. After retiring from football, Cunningham returned to UNLV to finish his college degree in Leisure Studies. A two-time Pro Bowler, he became the first quarterback in history to led his team in rushing for three straight years. Unfortunately, he also shares the franchise record with 3 interceptions in that same game. Pro Football Hall of Famer and former longtime Philadelphia Eagles safety explains why he "can definitely see" the Eagles playing in Super Bowl LVI. Cunninghams stats match or beat the Hall of Fame locks 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. The Philadelphia Eagles drafted Cunningham in 1985. Sydney had three career receptions. Randall Cunningham is not. Its third-and-goal at the New York 4, with two Eagles backs lined up in an I-formation behind Cunningham, ready to hammer the inside of the Giants line. He had been an all-conference quarterback and punter while at UNLV, and unleashed a 91-yard punt against the Giants on December 3, the longest in Eagles history (and the fourth-longest ever). UNLV's career passing and punting leader, Randall Cunningham left Las Vegas as the most accomplished player in school history. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Slate is published by The Slate Group, a Graham Holdings Company. A starter by his sophomore year at UNLV, Cunningham would become one of only three quarterbacks in NCAA history to throw . Because we have. Witness the moment that Dick Vermeil is informed that he's a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022. Randall Cunningham. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. He finished his 15-year career with 47 INTs and three pick-6s. Luckily, he later had a change of heart. Stephen Wood Van Buren (December 28, 1920 August 23, 2012) was a Honduran-American professional football player who was a halfback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) from 1944 to 1951. 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. But, like the Ravens star, he made an immediate impression once given a chance. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [16] Once Fuhr was re-instated, fans of opposing teams taunted him at games with bags of sugar. Of course, Steve Young could, too, but he was a first-ballot Hall of Famer. [14], In July 2012, Cunningham was named the 23rd greatest quarterback of the NFL's post-merger era, according to Football Nation.[15]. Despite Cunninghams non-stop effort on the Eagles, he couldnt match it as his body wore down. Herschel Walker: After spending three years in the USFL, Walker played in the NFL for 12 years, netting 8,225 rushing yards, 512 receptions, 13,084 scrimmage yards and 84 touchdowns. In 1990, he ran for 942 yards, the 10th most in the NFL. Randall W. Cunningham In 1998, Cunningham stepped up to prove there was still magic in that arm and those feet by having one of his best years ever. These attributes, plus his pioneer status, far outweigh his lack of a Super Bowl ring and are why Cunningham should be voted into Canton on the first ballot five years hence. Hurts was also joined by Stephen Curry and Jon Hamm. UNLV Randall compares more favorably to Troy Aikman, another Canton lock, who played exactly one less game in his career. 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. His son, Randall Cunningham II, was a freshman quarterback for the Skyhawks. In addition to his ability to throw the ball and his wizardry as a runner, he was also the punter for the Rebels. 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. Yes: No : Individual Career Highlights All-Pro Teams (3): 1988: Eagles: QB: 2nd Team: 1992 . He played 79 games that season, 76 consecutively, both NHL records. Five times he led his teams to 10 or more wins. Center Jason Kelce has been voted as the No. 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. Cunningham was born in Santa Barbara, California, in 1963. Randall Cunningham was one of the first dual-threat quarterbacks, but he's been forgotten by voters. 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. Find out more. [17], Cunningham's jersey is part of the costume for the Always Teste character of YouTube comedian Ed Bassmaster. Presenter . His older brother Sam would also become a future NFL player. Yeah. Son pre, Harold George Bellanfanti Sr. 2, est d'origine jamacaine et nerlandaise 3 ; sa mre, Melvine (Love) Bellanfanti, est d'origine . Instead, he is left asking what else could have happened to make him one of the best players ever. At the end of the season, he reached incentive clauses that voided his contract and made him an unrestricted free agent. One notable occurrence during his time with the Cowboys was a return to Philadelphia. Despite these aspects of his career, however, Cunningham made the best out of the situation. . He was a 1983 and 1984 College Football All-America Team selection as a punter. Cunningham was originally intended to serve as the third-string quarterback, but he was named the backup behind Elvis Grbac after performing better than Chris Redman. Jimmy Smith: Was in training camp with the Eagles in 1994, but was released in favor of Jeff Sydner. Cunningham also rushed for 4,928 yards on 775 carries and 35 touchdowns. Averaged 4.6 yards per rush and 8.9 yards per catch in nine-year career. Here's everything you need to know when the Philadelphia Eagles play the New York Giants in Week 14 of the 2022 season. 4. He also left second only to Ron Jaworski in passing yards, with 22,877, though both were later surpassed by Donovan McNabb. Although the team did fine without him, they missed his arm and his rushing ability. 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. Toss in the rushing (4,928 yards and 35 TDs for Cunningham, 1,016 andnine for Aikman), and Cunningham moves past the Golden Boy. Buddy Ryan is notorious for his underwhelming coaching, and the rest of the personnel involved wasnt much better. 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. Cunningham claimed the Vikings' Monday night 3724 victory over the Green Bay Packers was "the greatest night of my football career". Banks hits Cunningham low, a blow so hard that it drives him backward, with Cunningham losing his balance and starting to fall before bracing himself with with his left hand. He announced his retirement on September 6, 2000.[13][19]. Here's everything you need to know when the New Orleans Saints play the Philadelphian Eagles in Week 17 of the 2022 season. Randall Cunningham and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. All contents 2023 The Slate Group LLC. Had nine return TDs - six kick, three punt. NAME SEASON TM GP HOF CMP ATT PCT YDS AVG YDS/G TD TD% INT INT% SCK SCKY RATE; Randall Cunningham: 1985: PHI. Will Randall Cunningham be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Cunningham won the award in 1988, 1990, and 1998only Jim Brown, Y.A. 5. But, boy, did he single-handedly carry the Philadelphia Eagles. Here's everything you need to know when the Philadelphia Eagles play the Houston Texans in Week 9 of the 2022 season. The Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame is committed to the support and enhancement of Southern Nevada youth through programs and scholarships. The debate over whether just-retired Terrell Davis belongs in the Hall of Fame has dominated the chattering classes of sport since T.D. OK, so that postseason record wont endear him to Hall-of-Fame voters, but tell me what Warren Moons record was. 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. Made all-USFL three times and led the Stars to two championships, including one in 1983 when the team was based in Philadelphia. Joe Montana won MVPs in only two seasons. In 1979, at the age of seventeen, Fuhr joined the Victoria Cougars of the WHL. For former U.S. Representative Randall Cunningham, see Duke Cunningham. Its a disservice to one of the games most talented and underrated quarterbacks. And Cunningham has a better TD-to-INT ratio than Elway, 1.54 to 1.33. The 1996 playoff run for Fuhr ended prematurely as Maple Leafs forward Nick Kypreos ran into him in the crease in the first round, causing him to tear several knee ligaments. If nothing else, the guy deserves to be heard by voters because he was not only exceptional but because he was revolutionary. And unlike Terrell Davis, Randall made it back from crippling injuries to return to the pinnacle of the sport. Led the NFL with 2,104 scrimmage yards in his 2007 all-pro season. Asante Samuel: Made three Pro Bowls in his four years with the Eagles and four total Pro Bowls. That same year, Cunningham finished with 942 rushing yards, 6th most ever for a quarterback, 10th best in the league. (David Stluka / AP) As the most . His story will forever go down as one of the great what ifs in NFL history. Despite his limited service and speed, the Eagles' porous offensive line allowed him to be sacked a franchise record 72 times that season. I thought Jerry Kramer s speech was fantastic. In fact, hes never been a finalist or semifinalist, and, Im sorry, but thats not right. Ive played against Joe (Montana). He had 207 passing touchdowns and another 34 via the run. 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". Threw for close to 40,000 yards with 234 TDs plus nearly 3,500 rushing yards and 29 more TDs in 13 seasons. The club also temporarily suspended its membership committee and had an anti-bias policy written into its by-laws. In December 2014, Cunningham was named head coach at Silverado High School. All rights reserved. Players . 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. 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. 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. Also returned two punts for touchdowns in 2003. No Super Bowl. Fulton. Copyright 2023 Philadelphia Eagles. His nickname of the "Human Highlight Reel" was well deserved and he was hands down the most entertaining Quarterback of his era. 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. 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. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. He attended Santa Barbara High School, and was a graduate of the class of 1981. Went to Jacksonville, where he made five Pro Bowls, had nine 1,000-yard seasons, scored 67 touchdowns and finished his career with 862 receptions for 12,287 yards. He left Philadelphia with the third most rushing yards in Eagles history, with 4,482, behind Hall of Famer Steve Van Buren and Wilbert Montgomery, although he has since fallen to sixth after Duce Staley, Brian Westbrook, and LeSean McCoy all rushed for more yards than him. Oh yeahCunningham started 31 less games than Aikman. He had all of the talent in the world coming out of Santa Barbara, but the Eagles provided him with little opportunity to shine. He becomes the first Rebel player to enter the College Football Hall of Fame. [13], Wayne Gretzky has said on many occasions that he believes Fuhr is the greatest goaltender in NHL history. It was because he was a revelation. He becomes the first Rebel player to enter the College Football Hall of Fame. After a season and a half in Toronto, he was again traded, this time to the Buffalo Sabres, on February 2, 1993. Overall, led the NFL in punt return average twice and kick return average twice. It was the greatest display of punting by a quarterback since Sammy Baugh led the league from 1940 to 43. All Rights Reserved. Randall Wade Cunningham(born March 27, 1963) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). 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. In fact, you barely hear his name mentioned today, which is more than a shame. In 1989, on October 2 Cunningham also set the regular season franchise record with 62 pass attempts (now shared with Nick Foles), also against the Chicago Bears. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. The team recorded its first playoff victory since the year 2007. But Randall threw for 42 more TDs andseven fewer INTs, and the yards-per-attempt for both is 7.0. 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