Sam Silas

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Sam Silas
Date of birth: September 25, 1940 (1940-09-25) (age 67)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States Homeland, Florida
Career information
Position(s): Defensive end
College: Southern Illinois
Organizations
 As player:
1963-1967
1968
1969-1970
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Giants
San Francisco 49ers
Career highlights and Awards
Pro Bowls: 1
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Samuel Louis Silas (born September 25, 1940 in Homeland, Florida) was an American football defensive lineman in the NFL. Drafted by the Boston Patriots in the 6th round (46th overall) of the AFL 1963 Draft. He went to one Pro Bowl during his 8 year career, and was selected to one All-Pro team. Silas is currently a professor at William Paterson University in New Jersey. He teaches fitness for life, swimming, self defense, racquetball and conditioning class.