Baltboy Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hello all, Raven's fan here. I posted this on a Ravens forum and it was suggested I post it here. Thought some would get a kick out of this footage from Griffith stadium.It's in 2 parts but only about 30 minutes total.In this game “Slingin' Sammy” Baugh Threw 4 touchdown passes,intercepted 4 passes and had a 81 yd punt. It's worth noting that this was during war time.Many players joined the service.Washington played the "Steagles" twice this year (1943).The Steelers and Eagles lost so many players to the service that they had to merge that year to put a team together. Part 1; Part 2; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasSkinsFan Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 This is awesome thank you for posting it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Redskins-Lions: Official Game Day Thread 11/14/43 Baugh sucks!! We need to look to the future!! It was cool seeing at the end Sammy threw for 4 TDs and made 4 INTs on defense. Over 35K in attendance......that arguably rivals what we've had at FedEx for some games Someone has to find out why this was Dutch Bergman's only year as coach (replaced Ray Flaherty). He started 6-0-1, then the Skins lost the last three games, won their first playoff game, but lost the NFL Championship to Da Bears. Great stuff.....thanks for sharing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins214428hail Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Thanks. Truly was a pleasure to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I wonder if Oldfan ws in attendance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I wonder if Oldfan ws in attendance... He's shown running across the field at 14:13-14:20 of the Part 1 clip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacks 'n' Stuff Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 We don't punt on 1st or 2nd down nearly enough nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 AWESOME! Thanks so much! ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Thank you very much! Love looking at the leg sweeps and horse collar tackles. Waiting to see the comments on the condition of the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 All I saw in the thread title was... "Footage of Redskins vs Lion..." I was hoping it was from the 1991 Championship game. But this is a nice alternate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 That is pretty awesome! Man, that was a different game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukes and Skins Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I wonder if Oldfan ws in attendance... I bet ASF's algorithm has Baugh as a middle of the road QB too. Not as good as McElroy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Consigliere Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Very confusing. We lost at home to them 27-14 in 1943. I can't find a game anywhere that matches those stat lines from the war years that was played against that team(s). The 4 TD's thing is either wrong, or the date is. But yeah, it's awesome to watch. Wonder how many other great videos like this there are around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baltboy Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 This is footage of the Redskins vs the Lions,not the "Steagles" Box score; http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194311140was.htm Article about Sammy that mentions this game; http://mmqb.si.com/2013/11/14/sammy-baugh-1943/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baltboy Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 We don't punt on 1st or 2nd down nearly enough nowadays. Early in this game Baugh quick kicked three straight times on first down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Keep it going with the 1983 NFCCG against the Niners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcz7zz-PVXQ And the game against the Bears in the divisional round where DG returned the punt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkEcVbbncmk Last 2 minutes of Skins-Vikings NFCCG. The sense of relief coming from Gibbs is priceless: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTljGBik4v0 And the drive that put the nail in the Lions coffin in the NFCCG.....the last time either team made it that deep in the playoffs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bodia6BEp-s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I don't think Sammy will ever "get it" - at least not here in Washington. Did anyone read that telegraph he sent to his family post-game? It was all about how he played and how he was dreading the train ride up to New York. What a diva who refuses to acknowledge his teammates. Mr. Baugh, if I was lucky enough to be the face of the DC franchise and able to make dozens of dollars PER GAME playing this sport that may some day replace baseball, I would certainly be more humble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Consigliere Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 This is footage of the Redskins vs the Lions,not the "Steagles" Box score; http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194311140was.htm Article about Sammy that mentions this game; http://mmqb.si.com/2013/11/14/sammy-baugh-1943/ thanks, i got totally mixed up on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyJ Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 So many missed tackles, jeeze. And those safeties were awful. They were playing x-y zone when they should have been playing the b-s screen. Their coaches suck, their players suck, their schemes suck. They should burn that team to the ground, their owner should sell the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemoveSnyder Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I love the blatant tripping on the opening kickoff. Not called, of course. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Can't believe the Lions coach sent out the guy we traded to get the rights to Baugh for the coin flip! Did you know there's a Sammy Baugh Golf Course in Snyder, Texas?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail4Life Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Why do the Redskins keep going 1 and out? What the hell, only 2 downs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Injury Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Re: the odd strategies... If the clips are starting on first down, then youre looking at football closer to its cousin, rugby. In rugby today it is still commonplace to immediately kick and give up possession in favor of field position if your team is stronger in set plays. This reflects a characteristic of the game at that time that posession was easier to gain and lose. They may well be kicking early for fear of losing the ball too close to their goal line. They may have felt it would be better to stop the Lions at midfield than to risk losing the ball on three plays close to home, or for other reasons related to ball retention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Finally got a chance to sit and watch this. Cool stuff. Thanks Baltboy. Re: the odd strategies...If the clips are starting on first down, then youre looking at football closer to its cousin, rugby. In rugby today it is still commonplace to immediately kick and give up possession in favor of field position if your team is stronger in set plays. This reflects a characteristic of the game at that time that posession was easier to gain and lose. They may well be kicking early for fear of losing the ball too close to their goal line. They may have felt it would be better to stop the Lions at midfield than to risk losing the ball on three plays close to home, or for other reasons related to ball retention. Yes, a lot of "quick kicks" in the strategies back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsailand Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 When I saw this thread title, I thought it was about 2043... RE: the quick kick thing, was that really the right strategy, even given the game rules and player talent level at the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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