Sammy Baugh

Quarterback, American football player

1914 – 2008

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Who was Sammy Baugh?

Samuel Adrian "Slingin' Sammy" Baugh was an American football player and coach. He played college football for the Horned Frogs at Texas Christian University, where he was a two-time All-American. He then played in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins from 1937 to 1952. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the 17-member charter class of 1963.

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Born
Mar 17, 1914
Temple
Also known as
  • Slingin' Sammy
  • Samuel Adrian Baugh
Parents
Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Texas Christian University
Employment
  • New York Titans
    (1960 - 1961)
  • Houston Oilers
    (1964 - )
Lived in
  • Abilene
  • Sweetwater
  • Temple
Died
Dec 17, 2008
Rotan

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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