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Big Sam (American football)

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Big Sam
Texas Longhorns
PositionGuard
Personal information
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career history
CollegeTexas (1899–1900)
Career highlights and awards

L. G. "Big" Sam was a college football player.

University of Texas

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He was a prominent guard for the Texas Longhorns football team of the University of Texas. He was "a wonder at opening holes;" chosen for an all-time Texas team by R. W. Franklin.[1]

1900

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Sam was a member of the undefeated 1900 team.[2] He was selected All-Southern.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ R. W. Franklin (1913). "Longhorns of All Time". The Alcalde. 2: 364.
  2. ^ "1900 Football Roster".
  3. ^ "All-Southern Eleven for 1900". Outing. 37. Outing Publishing Company: 616. 1901. Retrieved March 10, 2015 – via Google books. Open access icon
  4. ^ "Board of Regents".