Sam Venuto
American football player (1927–2014)
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Samuel Laurence Venuto (November 2, 1927 – July 7, 2014) was an American football running back in the National Football League. He played professionally for the Washington Redskins.
PositionRunning back
BornNovember 2, 1927
Havertown, Pennsylvania
Havertown, Pennsylvania
DiedJuly 12, 2014 (aged 86)
CollegeGuilford
| No. 49 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 2, 1927 Havertown, Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 12, 2014 (aged 86) |
| Career information | |
| College | Guilford |
| Career history | |
| 1952 | Washington Redskins |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Biography
Venuto was born in Havertown, Pennsylvania, and attended Haverford High School in Haverford Township, Pennsylvania.[1] He played college football at Guilford College. In 1952, he played for the Washington Redskins.[2]
He was a coach for more than 25 years at Salem High School, where he posted record of 132-94-11 and coached players including Lydell Mitchell and Jay Venuto, his son.[3]
