Ron Sams
American football player (born 1961)
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Ron Sams (born April 12, 1961) is a former center and guard in the National Football League (NFL).
BornApril 12, 1961
Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight261 lb (118 kg)
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| Positions | Center Guard | ||||||
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| Born | April 12, 1961 Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 261 lb (118 kg) | ||||||
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| College | Pittsburgh | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1983: 6th round, 160th overall pick | ||||||
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Early life and college career
Sams was born in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.[1]
He played at the collegiate level at the University of Pittsburgh.[2]
Professional career
Sams was selected in the sixth round of the 1983 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers and played that season with the team. The following season, he would play with the Minnesota Vikings until being traded to the New York Jets which he only played for during the preseason. He retired in 1986.