Football Skins great 'Slingin' Sammy' Baugh dead at 94

[GotGibson?]

Sammy Baugh, who set numerous passing records with the Washington Redskins in an era when NFL teams were running most every down, died Wednesday night, his son said.

Baugh, who was 94 and had numerous health issues, died at Fisher County Hospital, David Baugh said.

He was the last surviving member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's inaugural class.

After starring at TCU, "Slingin' Sammy" Baugh played with the Redskins from 1937 to 1952.

While he was noted for his passing, Baugh was one of the best all-around players of his day. One season he led the league in passing, defensive interceptions and punting. In one game, he threw four touchdown passes and intercepted four passes.

 

[sportzluvr1]

wow this *****. :[

 

[iLikePie]

This is so sad. Prayers are with his family.

 

[curt everhart]

sad 3 hall of famers in the past year hickerson, upshaw, now baugh very sad for all football fans

 

[NattyBoo]

At least the man lived a full and productive life. Class on and off the field. Heaven's getting a good one.

 

[marinocollector]

Not trying to be insensitive.... but I thought he had already passed away...

 

[Spammer]

RIP Sammy