Prince McJunkins

Prince Eddie McJunkins III (December 16, 1960 – February 9, 2021) was an American professional football quarterback who played two seasons with the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Wichita State University, where he was the first player in NCAA history to record career totals of at least 2,000 rushing yards and 4,000 passing yards. His jersey number was retired by Wichita State. McJunkins then played for the Rough Riders from 1983 to 1984, and ran for 119 yards in the first quarter of his debut CFL start. He was later inducted into several hall of fames, and had an intersection named after him.

Early life Prince Eddie McJunkins III was born on December 16, 1960, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He attended Muskogee High School and graduated in 1979.

Professional career In January 1983, McJunkins was selected by the Denver Gold of the United States Football League (USFL) in the 13th round, with the 153rd overall pick, of the 1983 USFL draft. Overall in 1983, he dressed in seven games for the Rough Riders, completing 19 of 46 passes (41.3%) for 234 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions while also rushing 37 times for 328 yards and losing two fumbles.

Personal life McJunkins worked for the Department of Corrections, the Veterans Administration, and for the American government and military as an overseas contractor. In 2024, the City of Muskogee announced that the intersection of North Junction and Denison Street was now named Prince McJunkins III Avenue.