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Sammy Baugh was an American football player and coach who played quarterback, punter, and defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs and professional football for the Washington Redskins. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963. Baugh was born in Temple, Texas, and attended Sweetwater High School in Sweetwater, Texas. He played college football at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas, where he was a two-time All-American and led the Horned Frogs to their first national championship in 1935. Baugh was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 1937 NFL Draft. He played for the Redskins for 16 seasons, from 1937 to 1952. During his career, he led the league in passing yards six times, passing touchdowns four times, and punting average five times. He was named to the Pro Bowl eight times and was selected as a first-team All-Pro seven times. He was also named the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1943. Baugh retired from football in 1952 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963. He was also inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951. After his retirement, he served as a coach for Hardin-Simmons University and the New York Titans of the American Football League. Baugh died on December 17, 2008, at the age of 94. He was survived by his wife, Edith, and their four children.

Popular As Samuel Adrian Baugh
Occupation actor
Age 94 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 17 March 1914
Birthday 17 March
Birthplace Temple, Texas, USA
Date of death 17 December, 2008
Died Place Rotan, Texas, USA
Nationality United States

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Sammy Baugh Height, Weight & Measurements

At 94 years old, Sammy Baugh height is 6' 2" (1.88 m) .

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Height 6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Who Is Sammy Baugh's Wife?

His wife is Edmonia Smith (10 April 1938 - 30 October 1990) ( her death) ( 5 children)

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Wife Edmonia Smith (10 April 1938 - 30 October 1990) ( her death) ( 5 children)
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Sammy Baugh Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Sammy Baugh worth at the age of 94 years old? Sammy Baugh’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Sammy Baugh's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

King of the Texas Rangers (1941)$4,500

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Timeline

2002

Chosen as one of the 70 greatest Washington Redskins, 2002.

1998

As of 1998, he was a retired rancher in west Texas.

1968

Inducted into the Texas Christian University Lettermen's Association Hall of Fame in 1968.

1963

He was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1963.

1954

Inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 1954.

1952

In 1952 he retired from professional football after 16 seasons with the Redskins.

1951

Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951 (charter class).

1950

Coached football at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX, in the 1950s.

1941

It was inevitable that a big, strong, good-looking athlete would attract attention in Hollywood, and in 1941 Republic Pictures approached him about starring in a serial for them.

He liked the idea and signed up for King of the Texas Rangers (1941), directed by ace serial specialists John English and William Witney, with a cast that included such serial veterans as Roy Barcroft, Duncan Renaldo, Stanley Blystone and Bud Geary and backed by Republic's top-notch team of stuntmen, such as Tom Steele and David Sharpe. The serial is considered by many western and serial aficionados to be one of the best ever made by Republic. The picture was a rousing success and Republic wanted Sammy to make more of them, but although he said that he had fun doing it, acting was not something he was particularly interested in and he turned down the offer. He wanted to go back to playing football.

1937

Upon graduation in 1937 Sammy signed up with the Washington Redskins of the NFL. He played minor-league baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals farm team the next year, but stayed with the Redskins.

1936

1936 graduate of Texas Christian University in Ft. Worth.

1914

Football-player-turned-actor "Slinging" Sammy Baugh was born in Texas in 1914 to a father who worked for the Santa Fe Railroad, which meant that the family moved around a lot. Sammy attended Texas Christian University on a baseball scholarship, but he also played football and basketball at the college (although he is most famous for his football prowess, his nickname, "Slinging Sammy", was bestowed upon him at TCU because of his baseball skills).