Slingin' Sammy Baugh was a professional football player widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He was a quarterback, punter, and defensive back for the Washington Redskins from 1937 to 1952, and for the New York Titans from 1952 to 1953.

Baugh was a two-time All-American at Texas Christian University, and was drafted by the Redskins in 1937. He quickly made an impact in the NFL, leading the league in passing yards and touchdowns in his rookie season. He was also the first player to throw for over 3,000 yards in a season.

Baugh was a master of the forward pass, and he revolutionized the game with his passing ability. He was the first player to complete over 60% of his passes in a season, and he led the league in passing yards six times and in passing touchdowns five times. He was also a great punter, leading the league in punting average four times.

Baugh was a six-time Pro Bowler, a four-time First-Team All-Pro, and a two-time Second-Team All-Pro. He was also named to the NFL 1940s All-Decade Team and the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963.

Baugh was a true pioneer of the game, and his passing ability revolutionized the way the game was played. He was one of the most dominant players of his era, and his legacy lives on to this day.

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