Eagles, Georgia Tech HOFer Baughan dies at 85

Aug 20, 2023, 09:22 PM ET

ATLANTA– Maxie Baughan, a College Football Hall of Famer from Georgia Tech and a nine-time Pro Bowler in the NFL, has passed away. He was 85.

The Philadelphia Eagles said Baughan died Saturday of natural causes at his home in Ithaca, New York City. Baughan, who spent six seasons with the Eagles, was surrounded by family members when he died, according to the team.A local of Forkland, Alabama, Baughan played for coach Bobby Dodd at Georgia Tech as a linebacker and center. He was a second-round draft pick, No. 20 general, by Philadelphia in 1960. He began as a rookie for the Eagles’ 1960 NFL champion team, making his first Pro Bowl selection.Baughan also played

for the Los Angeles Rams from 1966 to’ 70. He was an assistant coach at Georgia Tech in 1972 and ’73 before he invested one year in the NFL as a player-coach with Washington in 1974. Baughan likewise coached in the NFL as an assistant with Baltimore, Detroit, Minnesota and Tampa Bay prior to becoming Cornell’s coach in 1984. Baughan coached Cornell to the 1988 Ivy League co-championship, the school’s very first since 1971. Baughan was called one of 12 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Popularity’s Class of

2024 in the senior citizens classification last month.”Maxie Baughan was a strong and highly intelligent competitor, establishing himself as the very best center in the country in 1959,” National Football Structure Chairman Archie Manning stated in a release.”His passion for the game continued throughout his lifetime, and he mentored numerous terrific players for many years, coaching both in college and the NFL. He became an integral part of our game, and we deeply saddened to discover of his passing. Our ideas and prayers are with his friends and family. “Baughan was inducted into Georgia Tech Hall of Popularity in 1965 and the Eagles Hall of Fame in 2015.” Maxie is among the most legendary figures in our program’s history

and a shining example of what a Tech man is,” stated Georgia Tech coach Brent Type in a statement released by the school.”We are heartbroken by his passing. “The Eagles state Baughan is made it through by his other half of 62 years, Dianne; three kids, Max, Mark and Matt; and 8 grandchildren.Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said Baughan was known for”

playing a difficult, hard-nosed design of football. Maxie’s induction into the Eagles Hall of Popularity in 2015 solidified his tradition and

recognized his contributions to the team. Our hearts are with his other half, Dianne, and all Maxie’s family and friends as they mourn his passing.”