A Chicago Bears runner gets brought down by Detroit Lions defenders Alex Karras and Roger Brown. That looks like defensive end Sam Williams.
With a trio of Giant defenders in his midst Chicago Cardinal End Woodley Lewis makes this reception, probably in 1959. Giants here are Sam Huff (#70), Dick Lynch (#22) & Jim Patton (#20).
Some Classic Chicago Cardinals & New York Giants from the 1950s era NFL. Cardinal runner John David Crow looks like he's about to cut up field with Giants greats Sam Huff and Jimmy Patton in pursuit.
1964 NFL - Former Giants Linebacker Sam Huff has joined the Washington Redskins where he'll make his 5th and final Pro Bowl of his 13-year NFL career. Here, Eagles quarterback Norm Snead takes to his heels with Huff getting a little too close.
Veteran Ron McDole is escorted into the endzone by Verlon Biggs as he scores on the Houston Oilers with an intercepted pass in 1971. In total McDole has 12 intercepted passes - the most ever for an NFL Defensive Lineman - in his 18-year Pro Football career. The Oilers here as #74 - Gene Ferguson and #77 - former Jet Sam Walton.
Classic Redskins photo of NFL legends Sam Huff and Charley Taylor around 1965. Both Taylor and Huff are members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Vintage 1960s NFL action photo showing Steelers running back Tom Tracy being stopped by Giants legends Sam Huff and Jim Catcavage, with Bobby Layne visible in the background.
Former Giant-turned-Redskin - Hall of Fame Linebacker Sam Huff became a Redskin when he was traded to them in 1964. He remained in Washington until 1967. He returned in 1969 at the request of new Redskin Head Coach Vince Lombardi to play 1 more season.
Jim Taylor powers through the Giants defense here - most likely in 1962 when they won the NFL Title. This picture comes from a sports publication previewing the upcoming 1963 NFL season and the insert is the predicted finish for the teams. They didn't quite get it right. It would be the Giants repeating as Eastern Conference Champs and the Bears edging out Packers in the West and eventually winning the NFL Title for 1963.
Giants shown here are Andy Robustelli (#81), Dick Modzelewski (#77) and Sam Huff (#70). The Packers, Fuzzy Thurston (#63), Jim Ringo (#51), Norm Masters (#78) and Jim Taylor (#31).
Sam Rutigliano had been an assistant coach with the Saints, Jets, Broncos and Patriots before he took over as Head Coach for Cleveland in 1978. And while his Browns would win only 47 games, they would make the playoffs twice during his 7-year stay there. His quarterback for that time was Brian Sipe. Sipe would be named NFL MVP in 1980.
Giants Hall of Fame Linebacker Sam Huff has a Dallas Cowboy right were he wants him.
The Great Bobby Layne is chased down by the Giants Jim Patton and Sam Huff.
Giants great Ron Johnson carries against the Chargers. 1975 was Johnson's 7th and final season in the NFL. He left New York as their #2 leading All-Time Rusher with 3836 yards. The Chargers here are #47 - Sam Williams and #58, Tom Graham.
Some early 1960s decade Action - The Great Jim Brown gets behind the blocking of Tight End Johnny Brewer as Brewer takes on Eagles linebacker Maxie Baughan. That's Eagles Defensive End Bobby Richards behind Brown.
NFL Legend Sammy Baugh on the Redskins sidelines, probably 1952, with Eddie LeBaron who would have been a rookie at this time.
3 of the legends from the New York Giant Defensive Greats - Dick Modzelewski (#77), Sam Huff (#70) and Emlen Tunnell (#45) converge to stop a hard charging Colts runner.
Billy Kilmer is taken down by Sam Huff and the Redskins defense, probably in 1967. The Saint at the left, #61, is rookie guard Del Williams from Florida State who spent 7 seasons with the Saints.
Things get a little escalated against the Giants Sam Huff and Steelers John Nisby here in this 1961 NFL photo.
linebacker Maxie Baughan grabs a cool one with head coach George Allen on the Rams sidelines. In 1969 the Rams took 1st Place in the NFL Coastal Division Title with an 11-3 record, then lost to the Vikings in a hard-fought 20-23 game in the opening round of the playoffs.
Redskin defenders John Riger, Sam Huff and Paul Krause put the stop on a Detroit Lions runner in a mid-1960s Lions-Redskins showdown. Lions QB Milt Plum watches from the backfield.
Sam Huff breaks through to block Steve Myra's fieldgoal try in the 1st quarter of the 1958 NFL Championship game. Called the "Greatest Game Ever Played" it was the first Title game to go into Sudden Death Overtime. The Colts would win 23-17 when fullback Alan Ameche scored on a third-down 1-yard touchdown 7 minutes and 15 seconds into quarter #5.
ID'd players here are - Giants Cliff Livingston (#89), Harland Svare (#84), Carl Taseff (#21), Carl Karilivacz (#21), Sam Huff (#70) while the Colts are Bill Pellington (#36), Carl Taseff (#21) & Steve Myra kicking.
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.
Hall of Famer Sam Huff and his 1959 Topps card - considered his Rookie Card, Huff's actual Rookie season was 1956 as a 3rd round draft pick out of West Virginia. In 1959 he was named to his second All Pro and second Pro Bowl teams.
Traded to the Redskins in 1964 by Giants Head Allie Sherman, Sam Huff spent the next 4 seasons there making the Pro Bowl in 1964. He returned in 1969 to play 1 season for Vince Lombardi.
One of Old School Football Classical on-field rivalries. Hall of Famers Jim Brown and Sam Huff. From the Giants 33-6 win over the Browns in 1963, this time Huff looks like he's got the better of. Brown
Giants and Steelers in 1963 - Sam Huff and Dick Pesonen bring down Steelers runner John Henry Johnson. Giant #22 is cornerback Dick Lynch.
The San Diego Chargers and Baltimore Colts in a 1969 Exhibition game. Former AFL All Star Keith Lincoln, sporting #9 on his jersey, has the Colts defense in hot pursuit of him as he carries the ball with #65, center Sam Gruneisen in support. Injured in 1968 after re-joining his former team Lincoln was attempting a comeback in 1969. If anyone could further elaborate on this I'd love to hear about.
The Colts shown are Bubba Smith - #78, Mike Curtis, #32 and bonus points for anyone who can ID #25.
Alex Karras leads the Detroit Lions defense in stopping a Chicago Bears runner as Karras bulldogs the ball carrier to the ground. The other Lions here look like #88, Sam Williams and #76 Roger Brown.
Maxie Baughan and his 1963 Topps card. His 4th year in the NFL with the Eagles and his 3rd Pro Bowl.
Tommy Nobis, rookie Falcons linebacker in 1966, stops a 49ers runner in his tracks. To the right are veterans Bill Jobko (#57) and Sam Williams (#88).
The Patriots most productive player of 1977. Had 1385 Total Yards from Scrimmage -1015 rushing yards and 370 receiving yards. Had 5 touchdowns too.
Fuzzy Thurston leads the way for Green Bay fullback Jim Taylor against the Philadelphia defense. We think this is from the Packers 49-0 blowout of the Eagles in 1962 when Taylor rushed for 149 yards and 4 touchdowns. That would make it from Chuck Bednarik's, #60 at the left, last season. Also seen here are rookie Bobby Richards (#68) tangled up with guard Jerry Kramer and #55, linebacker Maxie Baughan is also seen.
San Diego running back Keith Lincoln goes over the left-side in the 1963 AFL Championship game against Boston. Lincoln had a career game in the Chargers 51-10 romp of the Patriots as Lincoln rushed 13 times for 206 cards, caught 7 passes for another 123 yards and scored 2 touchdowns.
A custom trading card of Hall of Fame linebacker Sam Huff who played for the Giants and Redskins.
Eagles quarterback King Hill, the victim of the Sam Huff and the Giants defense, lies crumpled on the ground here in 1963. Giant defenders from left to right are - Dick Modzelewski (#77), John Lovetere (#76), Huff (#70), Andy Robustelli (#81) and Jim Katcavage (#81). Rookie Dave Graham (#78) can do little more than offer consolatory thoughts.
Colts runner Alan Ameche hits the line of scrimmage to score during the 1958 NFL Title game against the Giants. Lots of great names here - Rosey Grier (#76) and Jim Parker (#77) battle to the far left as Buzz Nutter (#50) holds off Sam Huff (#70). Rosey Brown (#79) in the center, normally on offense looks like he's on the Giant's goal-line defense. Hall of Famer Emlen Tunnell (#45) can be seen in the back beyond Ameche. Unitas (#19) is there of course and behind him is linebacker Cliff Livingston (#89).
Eagles rookie Maxie Baughan (#55) moves in to stop a diving Jim Taylor. This quite possibly comes from the 1960 NFL Championship game where the Eagles defeated the Packers 17-13. If so, that would mean #78 is lineman Marion Campbell who would later coach the Eagles in the 80s.
Detroit and Baltimore, mid-1960s. Johnny Unitas gets the pass away while Lions defensive tackle Sam Williams can be seen rushing. Colts veteran center Dick Szymanski, #52 is directly behind Unitas.
One of the classic personal rivalries of the 1960s era of the NFL - Fullback Jim Taylor of the Green Bay Packers and linebacker Sam Huff of the New York Giants.
Browns great Jim Brown gets past Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Sam Huff.
Giants and Eagles in the early 1960s. Eagles running back Clarence hits a hole in Giants defense as Sam Huff & Cliff Livingston move in to meet him. Eagle #62 looks like lineman John Wittenborn.
That ref isn't going to miss anything is he!
Rams linebacker Maxie Baughan on his 1968 Topps card. A Pro Bowler in 1968 he was the defensive captain of Rams squad that set an NFL record of just 3118 yards given up. He had 63 solo tackles and 4 interceptions.
Another image of that great NY Giants defense of the early 1960s - here Rosey Grier, Sam Huff & Dick Modzelewski converge on Redskins QB Ralph Guglielmi. We think Redskin #65 is guard Vince Promuto.
One of the few bright moments of the Colts in Super Bowl III. Running Back Tom Matte breaks into the open field on a 58-yard gallop to the Jets 16 in the 2nd quarter. Unfortunately, 2 plays later Earl Morrall threw a interception to Johnny Sample in New York's endzone.
Classic NFL Rivalry. Giants-Eagles of the 1950s. Giants linebacker Sam Huff wraps up Eagles running Back Billy Ray Barnes.
After 8 very successful seasons as the middle linebacker for the New York Giants Sam Huff was traded to the Washington Redskins were he played a total of 5 more seasons. he was a Hall of Fame inductee in 1982.
Two big reasons for the success of the Giants defense in the late 1950s and early 1960s - linebacker Sam Huff (#70) and defensive tackle Rosey Grier (#76).
Super Bowl XIII - The Steelers Terry Bradshaw drops behind his O-line of Sam Davis (#57) and Mike Webster (#52) while Cowboys defenders Randy White (#54) & DD Lewis (#50) rreact accordingly. Pittsburgh would come out on top in this one 35-31.
The top Patriots runner of 1977 - Sam Cunningham gets behind his offensive line of John Hannah (#73), Sam Adams (#61) & Bob McKay (#66) of the 1977 Patriots. Cunningham gained 1015 yards and the Patriots had the 6th best rushing offense in the league.
Earl Morrall was the NFL's MVP in 1968 after stepping in for an injured Johnny Unitas and leading the Colts to an NFL Championship. Unfortunately, he couldn't reproduce that success against the Jets defense in Super Bowl III.
Here Jets defensive end Verlon Biggs applies pressure as Morrall gets the pass off.
A clash of NFL legends. Philadelphia Eagles center Chuck Bednarik (#60) gets between Giants linebacker Sam Huff (#70) and running back Clarence Peaks (#26) in this early 1960s contest between two of profootballs most established organizations.
Led Denver to 5 Super Bowls winning 2 of them in 1997 and 1998. Runningback Sammy Winder (#23) is in the background.
Sam "Bam" Cunningham goes up and over Kansas City Chiefs veteran safety Jim Kearney (#46) to score in 1973. Cunningham was the Patriot's leading rusher as a rookie in 1973 with 516 yards on the ground.
Sports artist and photographer Rob Riger illustrates a glimpse of the action that was in the games between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns when Hall of Famers Jim Brown (#32) and Sam Huff (#70) clashed.
Despite the efforts of Jimmy Patton (#20), Sam Huff (#70) and an additional Giant Colt runner Alan Ameche still makes forward progess against the New York defense. Center Buzz Nutter (#50) and defensive end Cliff Livingston (#89) are seen in the background.
The Bears Gale Sayers (#40) gets behind the blocking of lineman George Seals (#67) as the Rams fine linebacker Maxie Baughan (#55) gives chase.
Pariots runner Sam Cunningham goes up an over behind the blocking of Andy Johnson (#32) as Raiders hit-man Jack Tatum moves in.
It takes 3 Giants to stop Cleveland's Jim Brown here in this Giants-Browns action in 1961. Pictured from left to right are Sam Huff (#70), Jim Patton (#20), Jim Brown (#32) & Dick Lynch (#22)
Colts field general Johnny Unitas launches a pass while under pressure from that outstanding Rams defense of the late 1960s. How many of these players can you name?
The Giants Hall of Fame Linebacker trots onto the field to start another game. Longtime veteran defensive back Erich Barnes (#49) can be seen behind him.
Steelers Quarterback Terry Bradshaw (#12) goes over the goal-line on this 1-yard plunge against the Browns in 1971.
After a Hall of Fame worthy career in New York he was traded to the Redskins in 1964 and continued to play at a high level until 1969 making 1 Pro Bowl as a Redskin.
Old school NFL - Late 1950s. Giants linebacker Sam Huff (#70) charges hard as Steelers quarterback Bobby Layne (#22) tires to get the pass off.
The New York Giants defense of the Early 1960s. With the exception of #82 linebacker Tom Scott, this was the Giants lineup for most of the late 50s as well. From left to right - Tom Scott (#82), Andy Robustelli (#81), Sam Huff (#70), Rosey Grier (#76), Dick Modzelewski (#77) & Jim Katcavage (#75). We also think the players visible behind Grier and Modzelewski are Erich Barnes (#49) and Cliff Livingston (#89).
The Eagles defense closes in on Cleveland's great fullback Jim Brown (#32). As lineman Bobby Richards (#68) goes low All-Pro Maxie Baughan (#55) and Dave Lloyd (#52) come up to assist in the stop. Browns tight end Johnny Brewer (#83) is in the background.
"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.
Bears quarterback Bill Wade after being sacked during the 1963 NFL Title Game against the Giants. Giants shown are Sam Huff (#70), Alber Gursky (#33) & John LeVetere (#76)
Newly acquired from the Browns Bobby Mitchell quickly earned his spot on the Redskins roster in 1962. Here he out distances Rosey Grier (#76), Sam Huff (#70), Dan Modzelewski (#77) and the rest of the Giants defense.
Giants linebacker Sam Huff holds on for dear life as he stops Browns great Jim Brown. All Pro Safety Jim Patton (#20) moves in to assist.
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.
Tempers flare during the 1958 NFL Championship game as Colts head coach Weeb Ewbank has words with Giants linebacker Sam Huff after Huff tackled Colts receiver Raymond Berry. Ewbank felt Huff knee'd Berry as he was down. Ewbank took a swing at Huff striking him in the facemask.
1961 New York Giants Defense in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dick Lynch (#22), Rosey Grier (#76) & Sam Huff (#70) swarm over the Steelers Hall of Fame runner John Henry Johnson - recognizable only by the number on his helmet. Also shown are the Giants Cliff Livingston (#89) and the Steelers Dan James (#55). The unidentified Giant behind Grier may be Dick Nolan (#25).
Twice in 1961 and 1962 the Packers and Giants met in the NFL Title game and both times the outcome were Packer victories. Here he matches the determination of Giants Hall of Fame middle Linebacker Sam Huff.
The Hall of Fame middle linebacker on the New York Giants Sideline sometime in 1959. That season the Giants made it to the NFL Championship game against the Colts. Huff was named to the Pro Bowl team. Also pictured with Huff are Safety Jim Patton (#20) and Rosey Grier (far right)
The starting linebacking corps of the Los Angeles Rams during the mid-1960s. Maxie Baughan (#55), Myron Pottios (#66) and Jack Pardee (#32). The Rams defense was one best during the end of the 1960s decade helping Los Angeles to 4 consecutive winning seasons from 1967 to 1970 and 2 Coastal Divisional titles. In 1971 Pottios and Pardee would follow head coach to Washington where the winning tradition would continue.
His time with the Los Angeles Rams was well spent. In contrast with his days at Pittsburgh, the Rams fielded a much more successful franchise that enjoyed a winning season every year he was there as well as one of the top defenses in the NFL at the time. Here, along with team mates Maxie Baughan (#55) and Ed Meador (#21) Redskins receiver Jerry Smith is rudely brought down after a catch.
Bengals quarterback Sam Wyche eludes Lions Defender Alex Karras
Portrait of Los Angeles Linebacker Great Maxie Baughan
Considered by many to be one of the NFLs great linebackers not in the Hall of Fame. Made the Pro Bowl 9 out of the 12 seasons he played. Briefly returned to football in 1974 as a player coach with the George Allen of the Washington Redskins.
Baughan was chosen to be the Rams defensive captain and was in charge of signal calling for the unit. He was selected for the Pro Bowl in each of his first four seasons with the Rams and was also named 1st Team All-Pro three times. After an injury-plagued 1970 season, in which he played in only 10 games, Baughan retired from the NFL. From 1972 to 1973, he was an assistant coach and defensive coordinator at Georgia Tech. In 1974, Allen, now the head coach of the Washington Redskins, talked Baughan into a brief return to the NFL as a player-coach for the Redskins. At the conclusion of that season, Baughan retired. He finished with 18 interceptions (including 1 returned for a touchdown) and 10 fumble recoveries in 147 games played. Thanks to Jordan Henderson for the above description.
One of the legendary battles of the Old School NFL. The clashes of Jim Taylor of the Packers and Sam Huff of the Giants were always fierce and intense. Here Huff brings Taylor down with a tackle that would almost certainly be illegal in today's game.
Chicago Bears fullback gets set to receive a handoff from quarterback Carl Brumbaugh during the 1934 Championship game against the Giants. Forever known as the "Sneakers Game" - so named because Giants players changed their foot gear to sneakers at half-time to give them better traction on the frozen field. The Giants won 30-13.
Redskins Hall of Fame linebacker Sam Huff awaits the snap of the ball as he gives Eagles quarterback Norm Snead "the look".
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The Washington Redskins legendary quarterback poses with 2 other Redskins All-Pro players from the 1940s- Andy Farkas (#41) and Dick Todd (#44).
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Redskins great Sam Huff blows past by the attempts of the Dallas Cowboys offensive line in route to collaring Cowboy quarterback Don Meredith in 1967 Cowboys/Redskins action.
Chosen to the 1950s Hall of Fame Team he went to 4 Pro Bowls and made 2 NFL All-Pro teams during his 8 year career with the New York Giants.
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After his time with the Giants Huff joined the Washington Redskins and made an immediate impact. He was named to his 5th Probowl in 1964 and remained with Washington until 1967 and then returned for one season in 1969 to play for Vince Lombardi when Lombardi was head coach.
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After his time with the Giants Huff joined the Washington Redskins and made an immediate impact. He was named to his 5th Probowl in 1964 and remained with Washington until 1967 and then returned for one season in 1969 to play for Vince Lombardi when Lombardi was head coach.
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Giants Hall of Fame middle linebacker Sam Huff (#70) puts the heat on Steelers quarterback Bobby Layne (#22).
Redskins linebacker Sam Huff stares down 49ers quarterback John Brodie
Giant great Sam Huff brings down Browns Hall of Fame fullback Jim Brown.
Chosen to the 1950s Hall of Fame Team he went to 4 Pro Bowls and made 2 NFL All-Pro teams during his 8 year career with the New York Giants.
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Chosen to the 1950s Hall of Fame Team he went to 4 Pro Bowls and made 2 NFL All-Pro teams during his 8 year career with the New York Giants.
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After his time with the Giants Huff joined the Washington Redskins and made an immediate impact. He was named to his 5th Probowl in 1964 and remained with Washington until 1967 and then returned for one season in 1969 to play for Vince Lombardi when Lombardi was head coach.
Chosen to the 1950s Hall of Fame Team he went to 4 Pro Bowls and made 2 NFL All-Pro teams during his 8 year career with the New York Giants.
