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Sammy Baugh. Actor: Triple Threat. Football-player-turned-actor "Slinging" Sammy Baugh was born in Texas in 1914 to a father who worked for the Santa Fe Railroad, which meant that the family moved around a lot. Sammy attended Texas Christian University on a baseball scholarship, but he also played football and basketball at the college (although he is most famous for his football prowess, his ...
Dec 19, 2008 · Redskins Legend Sammy Baugh Passes Away. Dec 19, 2008 at 06:53 AM. Sammy Baugh, who set numerous passing records with the Washington Redskins in an era when NFL teams were running most every down, died Wednesday night, his son said. Baugh, who was 94 and had numerous health issues, died at Fisher County Hospital in Rotan, Tex., David Baugh said.
Dec 22, 2008 · ROTAN, Texas -- Sammy Baugh, the NFL's original gunslinger, was given a cowboy send-off. The last surviving member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame 's inaugural class of 1963 was remembered by ...
May 10, 2020 · A Childhood Full of Swinging Tires and Football. Sammy Baugh was born on March 17, 1914, on a farm near Temple, Texas. At the age of 16 his family moved to Sweet Water, Texas. Once Baugh entered high school he became the quarterback for his school’s team. At this point, Baugh felt a deep drive within himself to become a better quarterback so ...
Sep 19, 2023 · “S linging” Sammy Baugh, pictured here as quarterback for the Washington Redskins (now Commanders), embodied Texas toughness, tenacity, and loyalty. Born in Temple, Baugh played high school football in Sweetwater and college football at Texas Christian University in the 1930s before spending 16 years in the NFL, where his passing ability revolutionized the sport.
Dec 18, 2008 · Slingin’ Sammy Baugh, a record-setting passer, punter and defensive back who led the Washington Redskins to two National Football League championships in 16 seasons and whose wide-open style of ...
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