One of the original passing quarterbacks of NFL history - Redskin Sam Baugh. Set an record 70.3% Passing Completion in 1945. That record wasn't broken until 1982 when Ken Anderson had 70.6% ratio.
The Great Sam Baugh
"Slingin" Sammy Baugh, known as one of the early passing quarterbacks of the NFL was also a pretty good defensive back for the Redskins. Here he picks off a pass in the endzone during the 1942 Title game against the Chicago Bears. Also pictured is #35 - Wilbur Moore. Moore, a longtime wingback/defensive back for Washington had an interception himself in this game and scored on a 38-yard pass from Baugh. Final score: Washington 14 Chicago 6.
Sam Baugh Intercepts a Pass in the 1942 NFL Title Game
Going way back to 1937. The great Sammy Baugh gets a pass off against the New York Giants. This completion was #81 of the year for "Slingin" Sammy and it set a new NFL record at the time for pass completions. A rookie at the time, Baugh also set records for Pass Attempts, Passing Yards and Passing Touchdowns.
Hos totals - 171 attempts, 81 completions, a 47.4% completion, 1127 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Sam Baugh Passes Against Giants 1937
Sam Baugh Punting
Sam Baugh Redskins Punter
Sammy Baugh 1947-1952 NFL Quarterback
Sam Baugh Redskin Quarterback from 1947-1952
Sam Baugh Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins legendary quarterback poses with 2 other Redskins All-Pro players from the 1940s- Andy Farkas (#41) and Dick Todd (#44).
Redskin Greats Andy Farkas, Sam Baugh and Dick Todd
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