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Dec 18, 2008

Redskins Great Sammy Baugh Dies at 94

Few (read: none) of us ‘Skins fans here at DCist remember the days of “Slingin'” Sammy Baugh, but his name will forever be tied to the early, championship-winning years of the franchise in Washington. Baugh passed away last night in Rotan, Texas at the age of 94. Baugh was truly old-school, an all-time great all-around football player known for his three-way play (quarterback, safety, and punter) and his revolutionary use of the forward pass. Prior…

 
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