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- Full Name: Samuel Adrian Baugh
- Nickname: Slingin' Sammy
- Born: March 17, 1914
- Died: December 17, 2008
- Birthplace: Temple, Texas
- Positions: Quarterback, Defensive Back and Punter
- Attended Texas Christian University
- Acquired his nickname "Slingin' Sammy" from his college baseball days
- After college, he tried out to play third base with the St. Louis Cardinals
- Played 16 seasons with the Washington Redskins
- Washington Redskins retired jersey number 33 in his honor
- Coached college and pro-football for 16 years
- Charter member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Married his high school sweetheart and has five children
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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)
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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Sammy Baugh News and Articles
- ESPN Video: Sammy Baugh dies at 94 (Time: 3:01)
- B-Westerns: Sammy Baugh
- Google News Search: Sammy Baugh
- Official Site of the Washington Redskins: Happy 92nd to Slingin' Sammy Baugh (2006)
- ColdHardFootballFacts.com: The All-Time 11 (2006)
- Classic Images: Sammy Baugh (1998)
- ESPN.com: Baugh Perfected the Perfect Pass
- Howstuffworks: Sammy Baugh
- databaseFootball.com: Sammy Baugh
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Sammy Baugh Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Washington Redskins
- databaseFootball.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 182 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1937
Sammy Baugh Timeline
- March 17, 1914: Born
- 1934-1937: Played with the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs football team
- 1937: Selected as the Cotton Bowl MVP
- 1937: Drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins
- 1941: Played the role of Tom King, Jr., in the movie serial King of the Texas Rangers
- 1943: Led the league in passing, punting and interceptions
- 1951: Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
- 1951 Selected to play in his first and only Pro Bowl
- 1952: After 16 seasons with the Washington Redskins, he retired from the game
- 1963: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- 1969: Named to the 50th Anniversary Team by the NFL
- 1994: Named to the 75th Anniversary Team by the NFL
- 1999: ESPN declared him the 64th greatest athlete of the 20th century
- 1999: The Associated Press selected him as the 43rd greatest athlete of the 20th century
- 1999: Named the NFL player of the 20th century by the Associated Press
- 2003: Named the 3rd greatest college football player by College Football News
- 2007: Named as the Most Versatile Player of all-time by the NFL Network
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