Sammy Baugh: Quick Facts


Facts

Also Known As Sam Adrian Baugh • Slingin’ Sammy • Samuel Adrian Baugh
Born March 17, 1914 • Temple • Texas
Died December 17, 2008 (aged 94) • Texas
Awards And Honors Pro Football Hall of Fame (1963) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1963) • 2 NFL championships • 4 All-Pro selections • 6 Pro Bowl selections
Education Texas Christian University
Height/Weight 6 ft 2 inches, 182 lb (1.88 m, 82 kg)
Throws right-handed
Position quarterback, tailback
Jersey Number 33 (Washington Redskins, 1950–1952)
Draft Drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round (sixth overall) of the 1937 NFL draft.
Completion Percentage 56.5
Games Played 167
Interceptions 203
Touchdowns 187
Yards Gained By Passing 21886
Yards Per Attempt 7.3

Top Questions

What college did Sammy Baugh attend?
Sammy Baugh attended Texas Christian University.
When was Sammy Baugh born?
Sammy Baugh was born on March 17, 1914, in Temple, Texas, United States.
When was Sammy Baugh inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Sammy Baugh was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963.
How many times was Sammy Baugh selected to the Pro Bowl?
Sammy Baugh was selected to the Pro Bowl six times.
How tall was Sammy Baugh?
Sammy Baugh was 6 ft 2 inches, 182 lb (1.88 m, 82 kg).
What position did Sammy Baugh play?
Sammy Baugh played quarterback and tailback.

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