We know about the interceptions and the punting, but what really has impressed me about this guy over time is that he could hit, and I've never heard anyone mention that part of his game. There's so little game film available, and of that, I've only seen a little, but I've definitely noticed a pattern. I haven't seen other QBs/Tailbacks of that era coming up to the line making plays like a linebacker, but I've seen Baugh do it multiple times. Players are usually hard to find in that grainy b&w footage, but not Baugh - it feels like he's wherever the ball is whether its offense, defense, or special teams.
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