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Sammy Baugh RIP
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:23 am
by Bobby42
Back in the time when there was love for the game.
Hall of Fame quarterback Sammy Baugh dies at 94
12/17/2008, 8:56 p.m. ET
The Associated Press
ROTAN, Texas (AP) — 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, David Baugh said.
He was the last surviving member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's inaugural class.
After starring at TCU, "Slingin' Sammy" Baugh played with the Redskins from 1937 to 1952.
While he was noted for his passing, Baugh was one of the best all-around players of his day. One season he led the league in passing, defensive interceptions and punting. In one game, he threw four touchdown passes and intercepted four passes.
Re: Sammy Baugh RIP
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 3:21 am
by DamnTheCowboys
RIP .....the greatest football player who ever lived.
Re: Sammy Baugh RIP
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:58 pm
by Shoalzie
My grandpa was a huge 'Skins fan since he grew up on the east coast...his favorite player was Slingin' Sammy.
RIP
Re: Sammy Baugh RIP
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 3:07 pm
by ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2
'Tart to wax poetic about the good ole days of 2 way players, leather helmets, and a 10 game regular season in 3… 2… 1.
Re: Sammy Baugh RIP
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 1:32 am
by poptart
2 way players - great, if they're good enough to do it
leather helmets - great
10 game season - too short, 14 games is good
Re: Sammy Baugh RIP
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:19 pm
by Tom In VA
RIP
Re: Sammy Baugh RIP
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:30 pm
by BSmack
Sammy Baugh was the only old timer I've ever seen on those old highlight clips from the 1940s who looked like he could not only play in today's game, but dominate. He was the prototype from which every passer since has been modeled.
Re: Sammy Baugh RIP
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 4:15 am
by KC Scott
He was much better than David Lee Roth, IMO