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Baugh, Sammy was born on March 17, 1914 in Temple, Texas, United States.
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Sammy Baugh
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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.
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
Connections
Married Edmonia Smith, 1938 (deceased 1990). Children: Bruce(deceased), Tod, David, Stephen, Frances.
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Born
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Died
December 17, 2008 (aged 94) -
Resting place
Rotan, Texas -
Nationality
American
Awards
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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.