NFL - Washington Redskins : 1972

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Sonny Jurgensen (Phi Eagles 1957-1963, Wash Redskins 1964-1974)

Billy Kilmer (SF 49ers 1961-1966, NO Saints 1967-1970, Wash Redskins 1971-1978)

BillyKilmer arrived in Washington via the team’s first trade under coach George Allen, expecting to play a reserve role behind the legendary Sonny Jurgensen. When Jurgensen suffered a severe shoulder injury in the pre-season, Kilmer was moved into the starting position. The two quarterbacks shared a friendly rivalry that captivated fans, who sported buttons declaring loyalty to either “I like Billy” or “I like Sonny.”