In the first half of the 20th century, Sammy Baugh was among the most versatile and marketable NFL players – and was transformative in football’s progression toward a more aerial, offensive-oriented game. Known as “Slingin Sammy,” Baugh was the Redskins’ quarterback between 1937 and 1952, leading the NFL in passing 6 times and winning two NFL Championships. When Baugh entered the league, football remained a largely sluggish, ground-based affair, but Baugh was revolutionary in his ability to throw long and accurate passes. His completion percentage of 70.3 in 1945 stood as a single-season record for decades. Baugh also played cornerback, defensive tackle, returned kicks and punts, and was a great punter; his 51.4 yards per punt average in 1940 remains an NFL record. And upon his arrival in Washington D.C., Baugh became one of that era’s huge gate attractions; a Texas native, he was marketed by the Redskins as a true Texas cowboy.