Post category:hall of fame / Kicker/Punter / Quarterbacks Post author:phil Sammy Baugh, Quarterback, Washington Redskins 1937-1952 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 GameGoing 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 1937Sam Baugh PuntingSam Baugh Redskins PunterSammy Baugh 1947-1952 NFL QuarterbackSam Baugh Redskin Quarterback from 1947-1952Sam Baugh Washington RedskinsThe 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 ToddSam BaughSam BaughSam BaughSam BaughSam BaughSam BaughSam BaughSam BaughSam BaughSam Baugh Tags: b named players, washington redskins Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to comment Enter your email address to comment Enter your website URL (optional) Δ Read more articles Previous PostDick Anderson Next PostDon Hutson phil Owner/Operator of NFL Past Players. Also runs New Orleans Saints History You Might Also Like Jim Plunkett October 23, 2022 George McAfee July 12, 2018 John Elway February 6, 2016 Zeke Bratkowski June 1, 2019
