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Washington Redskins all-time Mount Rushmore

By Russell S. Baxter

2 Dec 2001: Darrell Green
2 Dec 2001: Darrell Green /
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1950S: Quarterback Sammy Baugh #33 of the Washington Redskins throws a pass during practice drills circa 1950’s. (Photo by Nate Fine/Getty Images)
1950S: Quarterback Sammy Baugh #33 of the Washington Redskins throws a pass during practice drills circa 1950’s. (Photo by Nate Fine/Getty Images) /

Washington Redskins Mount Rushmore: QB Sammy Baugh

Pro Football Hall of Famer Sonny Jurgensen played 11 years for the franchise while Joe Theismann was the 1983 NFL MVP and still owns the franchise record for career passing yards (25,206). The latter is one of three different quarterback that were at the helm of Super Bowl championship teams, including Doug Williams (XXII) and Mark Rypien. The latter two were voted the game’s Most Valuable Player and all three won those titles under Hall of Fame head coach Joe Gibbs.

But to this day, the club’s all-time leader in touchdown passes (187) belong to a man who was one of the most versatile football players in history and a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s introductory class of 1963. “Slingin’ Sammy” Baugh was a six-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro who was one of the league’s first great stars and a performer who brought the aerial game to the forefront. Over 16 seasons, he led the league in passing yards four times and in TD throws twice.

He was also superior punter, averaging 45.1 yards per kick for his career. And while he threw his share of interceptions (203) when the rules were much different, he also picked off 31 passes over a six-year stretch (1940-45) while lining up on the other side of the ball.

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