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Sammy Fox

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Sammy Fox
No. 70
Position:End
Personal information
Born:(1918-05-04)May 4, 1918
Washington D.C., U.S.
Died:April 11, 2004(2004-04-11) (aged 85)
Kendall, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Central (DC)
College:Ohio State
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Samuel Simon Fox (May 4, 1918 – April 11, 2004) was an American football end who played one season for the New York Giants. He was the head coach of the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1947.

Early life

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Sammy Fox was born on May 4, 1918, in Washington D.C. He went to high school at Central (DC).

College career

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He went to college at Ohio State.

Professional career

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New York Giants

In 1945, he played for the New York Giants. He played in 8 games and had 10 catches for 120 yards.[1] He also had 2 touchdowns.

Jersey City Giants

In 1946, he played 1 game for the minor league Jersey City Giants.[2]

Paterson Panthers

In the same year, he played 5 games for the Paterson Panthers. He had one touchdown.

Coaching career

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Ottawa Rough Riders

In 1947, he coached the Ottawa Rough Riders.[3] They had a 8–4 record.[4]

Later life

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He died on April 11, 2004. He was 85 at the time of his death.

References

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  1. ^ "Sam Fox Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. ^ "Sam Fox Stats – Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
  3. ^ "Sam Fox Coaching Record – Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
  4. ^ "Sam Fox Coaching Records on JustSportsStats.com". www.justsportsstats.com.
  1. ^ "2024 CFL Guide" (PDF). Canadian Football League. p. 179. Retrieved July 11, 2024.