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Classic Camp Phenoms
They’re as much a part of summer as sunburn, triple-digit heat index readings, and mosquito bites. Every August, young players hopeful of making an instant impact in the NFL pop up at Redskins training camp. These phenoms create a buzz among reporters and the fans. Sometimes the player winds up being a star and sometimes it’s all sizzle and no steak.
The original camp phenom was quarterback Sammy Baugh, the Washington Redskins first draft pick in 1937, the team’s first year in Washington. His reputation as a gunslinger from Texas was already established and he arrived in a ten-gallon hat and cowboy boots.
