Sammy Baugh

Sam Adrian Baugh (Slinging Sammy)

Position: QB-TB
Height: 6-2    Weight: 182 lbs.
Throws: Right

Born: March 17, 1914 in Temple, TX
Died: December 17, 2008 in Rotan, TX
College: TCU   (school history)
Drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 1st round (6th overall) of the 1937 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 18 (5106th overall since 1950)
6-time Pro Bowler & 4-time First-Team All-Pro (fine print)
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1963

Coaching Record

Other SR Links: Minors at Baseball-Reference.com

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