Sammy Baugh Turns 92

Sammy Baugh (pictured above) arguably was the greatest quarterback to play for the Washington Redskins. He also was among the finest punters ever to play in the National Football League.

He was born on March 17, 1914, in Temple, Texas. He has lived on a farm in Rotan, Texas, for many years. He turned 92 on St. Patrick's Day. Jerry Olsen, director of the Redskins alumni group said that health always is a concern for Mr. Baugh.

Mr. Baugh's NFL record for highest punting average in a season (51.4 yards) has stood for 66 years. Mr. Baugh holds the NFL career punting mark with a 45.1 average.

He also won six NFL passing titles.

He played for the Redskins from 1933-52.

Here's something most pro football fans don't know or remember about Mr. Baugh: He was the first head coach in the history of the New York Jets franchise. In 1960 and 1961, Baugh coached the New York Titans, as they were known in those days, to a record of 14-14.