Slingin' Sammy Baugh, R. I. P.

Sammy Baugh, who set numerous passing records with the Washington Redskins, dies at 94 -- Newsday.com: "LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Sammy Baugh, who set numerous passing records with the Washington Redskins in an era when NFL teams were running most every down, died Wednesday night, his son said. Baugh, who was 94 and had numerous health issues, died at Fisher County Hospital in Rotan, David Baugh said. David Baugh said his father had battled Alzheimer's and dementia for several years. He had been ill recently with kidney problems, low blood pressure and double pneumonia.

'It wasn't the same Sam we all knew,' his son told The Associated Press. 'He just finally wore out.'

Sammy Baugh was the last surviving member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's inaugural class."

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