TCU and NFL Legend Sammy Baugh dies at age 94

In an era when football teams rushed the ball nearly every down, “Slingin” Sammy Baugh revolutionised the position of quarterback and the way offenses were run. This Renaissance man of football died Wednesday in Rotan, Tx at the age of 94.

Sammy Baugh #33

Baugh is known as one of the greatest collegiate quarterbacks, throwing 587 passes for 39 touchdowns in his career at TCU. He was a two time All-American and lead the Horned Frogs the first of their two National Championships in 1935. Baugh played with the Horned Frogs in the inaugural Cotton Bowl and was the first Cotton Bowl MVP. In 1936, Baugh finished fourth in Heisman voting.

Baugh also played third base for the TCU Baseball Team, where he was given his nickname “Slingin’” Sammy.

Baugh played in the NFL for 15 years with the Washington Redskins and now has his number 33 retired and is included in the teams Ring of Fame.

TCU flag flown at half mast Thursday

On the TCU campus, the school’s flag was flown at half mast Thursday to honor the late Baugh. Baugh’s death sparked a new wave of school spirit across the campus in this down time between the college football regular season and number 11 TCU’s upcoming post-season match, the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, against the number 9 Boise State Broncos.