Sam Dana

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Sam Dana (born Sam Salemi)
Date of birth: August 7, 1903(1903-08-07)
Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York
Date of death: October 29, 2007 (aged 104)
Place of death: Buffalo, New York
Career information
Position(s): RB
College: Columbia University
Organizations
 As player:
1926
1928
Hartford Blues
New York Yankees
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Sam Dana, born Sam Salemi (August 7, 1903October 29, 2007) was a former 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.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Sam Dana, NFL's oldest former player, dies at 104", The Courier-Journal, 2007-10-31. Retrieved on 2007-12-10.