Sam Silas
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Sam Silas | |
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Date of birth: | September 25, 1940 |
Place of birth: | 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.