Sam Bartholomew

Samuel Wilson Bartholomew (April 10, 1917 – February 14, 1999) was an American professional football fullback who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at the University of Tennessee and was drafted in the 13th round of the 1940 NFL draft with the 118th overall pick by the Washington Redskins.^[1] He played in one season for the Eagles in 1941.^[2] Bartholomew was inducted to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.^[3]

PositionFullback

Born(1917-04-10)April 10, 1917
Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.

DiedFebruary 14, 1999(1999-02-14) (aged 81)
Sullivan County, Tennessee, U.S.

Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)

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Sam Bartholomew

Bartholomew from 1940 Volunteer
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Position	Fullback
Personal information
Born	(1917-04-10)April 10, 1917 Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Died	February 14, 1999(1999-02-14) (aged 81) Sullivan County, Tennessee, U.S.
Listed height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight	188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
College	Tennessee
NFL draft	1940: 13th round, 118th overall pick
Career history
Philadelphia Eagles (1941)
Awards and highlights
2× Jacobs Blocking Trophy (1938, 1939) Second-team All-SEC (1939)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards 69 Rushing average 3.3 Receptions 3 Receiving yards 15 Interceptions 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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