Baugh, Sammy

Baugh, Sammy (Samuel Adrian Baugh), 1914-2008, American football player, b. near Temple, Tex. The first great passer in the game, "Slingin' Sam" played for Texas Christian Univ. (1934-36) and the Washington Redskins (1937-52), helping the latter win two National Football League championships. An excellent punter and defensive back as well, he led the NFL in passing, punting, and interceptions in 1943, and was a six-time All-Pro. When Baugh retired, he held most of the NFL's passing records. He subsequently coached college and professional football teams.

in full Samuel Adrian Baugh

(born March 17, 1914, Temple, Texas, U.S.—died Dec. 17, 2008, Rotan, Texas) First outstanding quarterback of U.S. professional gridiron football. He led the NFL in forward passing in 6 of 16 seasons (1937–52) with the Washington Redskins. He also excelled as a punter and as a defensive halfback.

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Sammy may refer to:

People

• DJ Sammy, a musician
• Sammy Davis, Jr.
• Sammy Sosa
• Sammy Hagar
• Sammy Cahn
• Sammy Gravano
• Sammy Fain
• CeCe Sammy
• Sammy Baugh
• Sammy Kaye
• Sammy McIlroy
• Sammy Kershaw
• Sammy Lee
• Sammy Wilson
• Sammy Jo Carrington
• Sammy Studebaker

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• Sammy (Beanie Baby)
• Sammy Hagar (album)