The Washington Redskins family lost one of its greatest legends when the versatile QB Sammy Baugh died at the age of 94 this past week.
An all-round player, Baugh could play defense back and punt – he holds the sing season record for longest punt average with 51.4. He also possessed wicked passing abilities made him one of the all-time great QB’s despite playing in an era where the running game ruled. He still holds the Redskins records for most career TD’s with 187. He led the NFL in passing six times. In one of those seasons in 1945 his completion percentage was 70.3 which is one of the highest in league history only eclipsed by Ken Anderson in 1982.
Slingin’ Sammy played his entire career with the Redskins from 1937 to 1952.
Here’s to you Mr. Baugh.
