Randall Cunningham
Eagles star who revived his career in Minnesota and quarterbacked the 15-1 Vikings of 1998.
Randall Cunningham (born March 27, 1963) is a former NFL quarterback who played 16 seasons, most of them with the Philadelphia Eagles, and is also known for his time with the Minnesota Vikings. He retired as the NFL's career leader in quarterback rushing yards and now ranks fourth.
Quick Facts
- Number
- 12, 7, 1
- Position
- Quarterback
- Born
- 27 March 1963
- Birthplace
- Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
- High school
- Santa Barbara
- College
- UNLV (1981–1984)
- Draft year
- 1985
- Draft round
- 2
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Background
At UNLV Cunningham was twice a first-team All-American as a punter. The Eagles drafted him in the second round in 1985 and he spent 11 seasons in Philadelphia. After sitting out 1996 he joined the Vikings in 1997, and in 1998 he had the best season of his career, leading Minnesota to a 15-1 record and the NFC Championship Game. He was benched during the 1999 season.
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