Guide Note: Sammy Baugh is a former quarterback, defensive back and punter for NFL’s Washington Redskins.
Fast Facts:
- Full Name: Samuel Adrian Baugh
- Nickname: Slingin' Sammy
- Born: March 17, 1914
- Birthplace: Temple, Texas
- Positions: Quarterback, Defensive Back and Punter
- Attended Texas Christian University
- Acquired his nickname "Slingin' Sammy" from his college baseball days
- After college, he tried out to play third base with the St. Louis Cardinals
- Played 16 seasons with the Washington Redskins
- Washington Redskins retired jersey number 33 in his honor
- Coached college and pro-football for 16 years
- Last living charter member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Married his high school sweetheart and has five children