Sam Scoccia
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PositionDefensive tackle
Guard
Guard
BornJuly 27, 1928
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 12, 1996 (aged 65)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive tackle Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 27, 1928 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 12, 1996 (aged 65) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career history | |
| 1950, 1951 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1952–1954 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1954–1965 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Sam Scoccia (1928 – May 12, 1996) was a Canadian Football League defensive lineman who played 14 seasons in the CFL, mainly for the Ottawa Rough Riders, and was a member of their 1960 Grey Cup winning team. He played his first season for the Hamilton Tiger Cats in 1951, then the Saskatchewan Roughriders for 3 years, and ended his career with Ottawa. From 1952 to 1965, Scoccia played no fewer than 12 games, missing only 2 games from 1956 to 1965. He intercepted 2 passes in his career, in 1960 and 1961.
