Starting in the 1930s, Baugh turned the sparingly used forward pass into a potent weapon for the Washington Redskins. The former TCU star was also a standout punter and defensive back.
He not only led the league in passing six times from 1937 to 1952 but he also punted and played safety on defense.
In 1943, he led the league in passing, punting and interceptions.
In one game, he threw four TDs and also intercepted four passes. He threw six touchdowns passes in a game twice. His 51.4-yard punting average in 1940 remains the NFL record.
Baugh guided the Redskins to five title games and two championships, playing his entire career without a face mask. His No. 33 is the only jersey Washington has retired.
If ever there was an athlete who deserved to be considered a genuine Role Model, this guy is it.
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