Home
Sports & Recreation
Football
Sammy Baugh:
Facts & Related Content
Written and fact-checked by
The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Facts
Also Known As
Slingin’ Sammy • Sam Adrian Baugh • 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
When was Sammy Baugh inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Sammy Baugh was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963.
When was Sammy Baugh born?
Sammy Baugh was born on March 17, 1914, in Temple, Texas, United States.
How many times was Sammy Baugh selected to the Pro Bowl?
Sammy Baugh was selected to the Pro Bowl six times.
What position did Sammy Baugh play?
Sammy Baugh played quarterback and tailback.
How tall was Sammy Baugh?
Sammy Baugh was 6 ft 2 inches, 182 lb (1.88 m, 82 kg).
What college did Sammy Baugh attend?
Sammy Baugh attended Texas Christian University.
Quiz