When you believe of the biggest gamers in Washington’s NFL franchise history, which dates back to 1932, which gamers veryfirst come to your mind?
Sammy Baugh is probably the biggest gamer in franchise history. He played 16 NFL seasons, all with Washington. He was the quarterback, punter and security, a two-time NFL champion, and won many specific awards. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963.
Unfortunately for Baugh, he last played in 1952, so lotsof casual fans have neverever heard of Baugh. However, most understand Baugh from his renowned jersey number: No.33 For years, Baugh’s No. 33 jersey was the just one retired by Washington.
How popular was Baugh’s jersey? Check out hip-hop icon Jay-Z using Baugh’s No. 33 jersey back in 2001 in the music video for his hit tune, “Girls, Girls, Girls.”
September 10th, 2001.
Jigga is in LA shooting the “Girls, Girls, Girls” video. Jay-Z used the 1947 Washington Redskins jersey of Sammy Baugh as well as a 1982 San