Sam Gruneisen

Samuel Kenneth Gruneisen (Pronounced: Grew-NICE-un) (January 16, 1941 – September 28, 2012)^[1] was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a center in the American Football League (AFL) for the San Diego Chargers and in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chargers and Houston Oilers. Gruneisen played college football Villanova University. He kicked two point after touchdowns and a 26-yard field goal in Villanova's 17–9 victory over Wichita State in the 1961 Sun Bowl.

PositionCenter

Born(1941-01-16)January 16, 1941
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.

DiedSeptember 28, 2012(2012-09-28) (aged 71)
Orlando, Florida, U.S.

CollegeVillanova

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Sam Gruneisen

Gruneisen c. 1969
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Position	Center
Personal information
Born	(1941-01-16)January 16, 1941 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	September 28, 2012(2012-09-28) (aged 71) Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Career information
College	Villanova
AFL draft	1962: 25th round, 200th overall pick
Career history
Playing
San Diego Chargers (1962–1972) Houston Oilers (1973)
Coaching
California (1981–1983) (OL) Los Angeles Express (1984–1985) (AHC) San Jose State (1986) (DC) Los Angeles Raiders (1987–1990) (LB) Eastern Michigan (1995–1998) (DC) Gardner–Webb (2000–2002) (OL)
Awards and highlights
AFL champion (1963)
Career statistics
Games played 130 Games started 81 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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After his playing career, Gruneisen coached at several levels of the sport.