Maxie Baughan dominated the gridiron on both sides of the ball, transforming from an elite collegiate center into one of the most fearsome linebackers in professional football history.
Football Bio
August 3, 1934 – Forkland, Alabama – Maxie Baughan, the former senator of Georgia Tech, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988 per his NFF bio.
And when he went into the NFL, he switched sides of the ball and played linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles, LA Rams, and the Washington Redskins.
In his pro career, he combined 11 seasons where he made the Pro Bowl nine times and was voted as an All-Pro twice.
He was on the Eagles’ 1960 NFL championship team.
Eagles Photographer – Football Card Gallery
Maxie Baughan leaves behind a legacy of sheer defensive brilliance and leadership. He conquered the highest levels of the sport, cementing his legendary status in both college and professional football through his relentless tackling and unmatched football IQ.
Accolades and Football Accomplishments
- College Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 1988.
- 9× Pro Bowl Selection: Selected to the NFL Pro Bowl in 1960, 1961, and 1963 through 1969.
- NFL Champion: Won the 1960 NFL Championship with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Consensus All-American: Earned First-Team consensus All-American honors in 1959.
- SEC Lineman of the Year: Awarded the title during his standout 1959 season at Georgia Tech.
- Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2015.
- Georgia Tech Hall of Fame: Inducted into his alma mater’s Hall of Fame in 1965.
- All-Pro Honors: Earned First-Team All-Pro honors in 1964 and Second-Team All-Pro honors five times (1965–1969).
