Last, but not least, the honor for the greatest Washinton Redskin alumni goes to none other than NFL OG, Sammy Baugh. While times might have been a lot simpler during his era in the NFL from the 1930s to the 1950s, Baugh single-handedly helped revolutionize the game via his pure athleticism. Baugh played both sides of the ball and wasn't afraid to give up his body or let the ball fly when running dominated the league during that time.
Born in Temple, Texas, Baugh led Texas Christian University to two bowl game wins during his tenure at the institution. The first a 3-2 victory over LSU in the 1936 Sugar Bowl and the second a 16-6 victory over Marquette in the first annual Cotton Bowl Classic in 1937. His efforts at TCU led him to be picked 6th overall in the 1937 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins where he played his entire NFL career from 1937-1952. During his NFL career, Baugh predominantly played quarterback, but also played safety and punter as well. Baugh averaged an NFL record of 51.4 yards per punt in 1938 (still a record) and caught 31 interceptions of his own throughout his career. His willingness to pass the ball through the air led the Redskins to two NFL Championships in 1937 and 1942. Baugh will forever be remembered for taking the game to the next level.