Philadelphia Eagles and Georgia Tech Hall of Famer Maxie Baughan Dies at 85

ATLANTA (AP) — Maxie Baughan, a School Soccer Corridor of Famer from Georgia Tech and a nine-time Professional Bowler within the NFL, has died. He was 85.

The Philadelphia Eagles stated Baughan died Saturday of pure causes at his residence in Ithaca, New York. Baughan, who spent six seasons with the Eagles, was surrounded by members of the family when he handed away, in keeping with the staff.

A local of Forkland, Alabama, Baughan performed for coach Bobby Dodd at Georgia Tech as a linebacker and middle. He was a second-round draft choose, No. 20 general, by Philadelphia in 1960. He began as a rookie for the Eagles’ 1960 NFL championship staff, incomes his first Professional Bowl choice.

Baughan additionally performed for the Los Angeles Rams from 1966-70. He was an assistant coach at Georgia Tech from 1972-73 earlier than he spent one 12 months as a player-coach with the Washington Redskins in 1974.

Baughan additionally coached within the NFL as an assistant with Baltimore, Detroit, Minnesota and Tampa Bay earlier than turning into Cornell’s coach in 1984. Baughan coached Cornell to the 1988 Ivy League co-championship, the college’s first since 1971.

Baughan was named one in all 12 semifinalists for the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame’s Class of 2024 within the seniors class final month.

“Maxie Baughan was a fierce and very smart competitor, establishing himself as the most effective middle within the nation in 1959,” Nationwide Soccer Basis Chairman Archie Manning stated in a launch. “His ardour for the sport continued all through his lifetime, and he mentored numerous nice gamers through the years, teaching each in school and the NFL. He grew to become an integral a part of our sport, and we deeply saddened to be taught of his passing. Our ideas and prayers are along with his household and associates.”

Baughan was inducted into Georgia Tech Corridor of Fame in 1965 and the Eagles Corridor of Fame in 2015.

The Eagles say Baughan is survived by his spouse of 62 years, Dianne, three youngsters, Max, Mark and Matt, and eight grandchildren.

Eagles proprietor Jeffrey Lurie stated Baughan was identified for “enjoying a tricky, hard-nosed fashion of soccer. Maxie’s induction into the Eagles Corridor of Fame in 2015 solidified his legacy and acknowledged his contributions to the staff. Our hearts are along with his spouse, Dianne, and all Maxie’s household and associates as they mourn his passing.”

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