Marion Pugh

Marion Condy Pugh (September 6, 1919 – November 20, 1976) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for two seasons with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 1941 NFL draft after playing college football and baseball at Texas A&M University. He was also a member of the Miami Seahawks of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC).

Early life and college Marion Condy Pugh was born on September 6, 1919, in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended North Side High School in Fort Worth. The 1939 Aggies were national champions. Pugh helped the Aggies win 19 straight games from 1939 to 1940. He was named second-team All-Southwest Conference (SWC) by both the Associated Press and the United Press as a senior in 1940. Pugh also played baseball at Texas A&M, earning All-SWC honors. On May 23, 1941, he was traded to the New York Giants. He played in five games for the Giants during the 1941 season, completing 12 of 24 passes for 161 yards and one touchdown while also rushing 24 times for 50 yards. He appeared in five games, starting two, for New York during the 1945 season, recording 27 completions on 58 passing attempts (46.6%) for 390 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions.