Sam Huff

American football player (1934–2021)

Robert Lee "Sam" Huff Sr. (October 4, 1934 – November 13, 2021) was an American football linebacker and sports commentator. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins. He played college football for West Virginia University. He was honored into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982.

Sam Huff
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Huff from The Monticola, 1955
No. 70
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born:(1934-10-04)October 4, 1934
Edna, West Virginia
Died:November 13, 2021(2021-11-13) (aged 87)
Winchester, Virginia
Career information
High school:Farmington (WV)
College:West Virginia
NFL Draft:1956 / Round: 3 / Pick: 30
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:168
Interceptions:30
Touchdowns:5
Fumbles recovered:17
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Huff was diagnosed with dementia in 2013. He died at the age of 87 at a hospital in Winchester, Virginia, on November 13, 2021.[1]

References

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  1. Schudel, Matt (November 13, 2021). "Sam Huff, NFL Hall of Fame linebacker of 'unmatched ferocity,' dies at 87". Washington Post. Retrieved November 13, 2021.