Baugh popularized the possession passing game and helped bring pro football into the passing age. He won 6 passing titles and won 3 of them from a single wing tailback before switching to the T formation in 1944....
He completed 1709-3016 passes for 22,085 yards and 187 TD's...twice he passed for 6 touchdowns in a game...he also threw 203 interceptions and his mechanics would have horrified a modern day QB coach...
Baugh also played some defense...in 1943 he led the league in passing with 1754, punting with a 45.9 average, and interceptions on defense with 11...
He completed 1709-3016 passes for 22,085 yards and 187 TD's...twice he passed for 6 touchdowns in a game...he also threw 203 interceptions and his mechanics would have horrified a modern day QB coach...
Baugh also played some defense...in 1943 he led the league in passing with 1754, punting with a 45.9 average, and interceptions on defense with 11...
Redskins great sammy baugh passes
In 1943, he led the league in passing, punting, and pass interceptions.
"while playing defense".
One of the greatest quarterbacks (and punters) of all time.
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In 1943, he led the league in passing, punting, and pass interceptions.
"while playing defense".
One of the greatest quarterbacks (and punters) of all time.
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