Sammy Baugh, American professional football player. Achievements include leading the NFL in: pass attempts, 1937, 43, 47, 48; pass completions, 1937, 43, 45, 47, 48; passing yards, 1937, 40, 47, 48; passing touchdowns, 1940, 47; interceptions, punts, punting yards, 1943; member of the NFL Championship winning Washington Redskins, 1937, 1942.
Background
Baugh, Sammy was born on March 17, 1914 in Temple, Texas, United States.
Education
Attended, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, 1934—1936.
Career
Quarterback Washington Redskins, 1937—1952. Head football coach Hardin-Simmons University, 1955—1960, New York Titans, 1960—1961, Houston Oilers, 1964.
Achievements
Sammy Baugh has been listed as a noteworthy professional football player by Marquis Who's Who.
Named First Team All-Pro, 1937, 1940, 1942, 1943. Named to NFL Pro Bowl, 1938-1942, 1951, College Football Hall of Fame, 1951, Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1963, The NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, 1994.
Named First Team All-Pro, 1937, 1940, 1942, 1943. Named to NFL Pro Bowl, 1938-1942, 1951, College Football Hall of Fame, 1951, Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1963, The NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, 1994.
