Sam Dana
Sam Dana (August 7, 1903 – October 29, 2007), born Samuel Salemi,[1] was a professional American football player who played running back for two seasons for the Hartford Blues and New York Yankees. At the time of his death, Dana was thought to be the oldest living NFL player.[2][3]
| Born: | August 7, 1903 Brooklyn, New York, US |
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| Died: | October 29, 2007 (aged 104) Buffalo, New York, US |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | RB |
| College | Columbia University |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1926 | Hartford Blues |
| 1928 | New York Yankees |
Personal life
Dana was known as Sam "Smoke" Salemi during his playing days. He legally changed his last name to Dana in 1945.[4][5]
References
- "Sam Salemi". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- "Sam Dana, NFL's oldest former player, dies at 104". The Courier-Journal. October 31, 2007. Archived from the original on July 28, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- John Wawrow (1 November 2007). "Sam Dana, 104; called oldest ex-NFL player". The Boston Globe. Associated Press. p. 49. Retrieved 5 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "NFL's oldest living ex-player celebrates No. 100 with Bills". The Indianapolis Star. Associated Press. 7 August 2003. p. 32. Retrieved 5 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Sam Dana should be a lock for NFL's all-century team". The Courier-Journal. 8 August 2003. p. E2. Retrieved 5 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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