Portal:American football/Anniversaries/March 17

Birthdays

• 1914 - Sammy Baugh, Quarterback for the Washington Redskins (1937-1952), coach for the New York Titans (1960-1961) and Houston Oilers (1964), 1937 Cotton Bowl Classic MVP, 2× NFL Player of the Year (1947, 1948), Pro Football Hall of Fame Member (1963), Redskins' Ring of Fame, Washington Redskins #33 retired (d. 2008)
• 1953 - Chuck Muncie, Running back for the New Orleans Saints (1976-1980) and the San Diego Chargers (1980-1984), 3× Pro Bowl selection (1979, 1981, 1982), 1980 Pro Bowl MVP