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• Sammy Baugh was a former quarterback, defensive back and punter for NFL’s Washington Redskins.

  On December 18, 2008, Sammy Baugh passed away due to numerous health issues, including Alzheimer's Disease, Kidney problems and pneumonia. Before his death Baugh was the last living charter member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.ESPN.com: Hall of Fame QB Baugh dead at 94(December 18, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Full Name: Samuel Adrian Baugh
  2. Nickname: Slingin' Sammy
  3. Born: March 17, 1914
  4. Died: December 17, 2008
  5. Birthplace: Temple, Texas
  6. Positions: Quarterback, Defensive Back and Punter
  7. Attended Texas Christian University
  8. Acquired his nickname "Slingin' Sammy" from his college baseball days
  9. After college, he tried out to play third base with the St. Louis Cardinals
  10. Played 16 seasons with the Washington Redskins
  11. Washington Redskins retired jersey number 33 in his honor
  12. Coached college and pro-football for 16 years
  13. Charter member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
  14. Married his high school sweetheart and has five children

• Sammy Baugh Tributes

  • "Sammy Baugh embodied all we aspire to at the Washington Redskins.He was a competitor in everything he did and a winner. He was one of the greatest to ever play the game of football, and one of the greatest the Redskins ever had. My thoughts and prayers are with his family tonight."

  — Dan Snyder,ESPN.com: Hall of Fame QB Baugh dead at 94 (December 18, 2008) Washington Redskins owner

  
  

  • "Sam Baugh will always remain an integral part of TCU. His accomplishments have left an undeniable impact on our football program and the sport in general. TCU is extremely fortunate and honored to call Sam Baugh one of its own."

  — Danny Morrison,ESPN.com: Hall of Fame QB Baugh dead at 94 (December 18, 2008) TCU athletic director

  
  

  • "He was amazing, just tremendously accurate. He could always find a way to throw it off balance. I've seen him throw the ball overarm, sidearm and underarm and complete them."

  — Eddie LeBaron,ESPN.com: Hall of Fame QB Baugh dead at 94 (December 18, 2008) former quarterback

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