Punting average of 51.4 yds set in 1940 broken by Ryan Stonehouse of the Titans. New record is 53.1 yds. Sammy was probably the best all around player of all-time.
I remember a story I heard growing up. Now sure if it was TCU or NFL, but Baugh was getting mauled every play by a DT. He finally had enough of his OL being unable to handle the guy and told them to let him through - don't attempt to block him. Baugh stood his ground then threw the ball hitting the guy right between the eyes (no facemasks back then). Story was that the guy dropped like a sack of potatoes, knocked out cold, and was carried off the field. Baugh supposedly was not sacked the rest of the game.
Another story (or folklore). When Baugh was drafted by Washington, owner George Marshall had him wear cowboy boots on the plane to Washington. Getting off the plane he said “can I take these things off” because his feet were killing him.
