Sammy Fox
{{Short description|American football player and coach (1918–2004)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Sammy Fox
| number = 70
| position = End
| birth_date = {{birth date|1918|5|4}}
| birth_place = Washington D.C., U.S.
| death_date = {{death date and age|2004|4|11|1918|5|4}}
| death_place = Kendall, Florida, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lb = 215
| high_school = Central (DC)
| college = Ohio State
| pastteams =
- New York Giants ({{nfly|1945}})
- Jersey City Giants (1946)
- Paterson Panthers (1946)
| pastcoaching =
- Ottawa Rough Riders ({{cfly|1947}})
Head coach
| status =
| highlights =
| pfr = FoxxSa20
}}
Samuel Simon Fox (May 4, 1918 – April 11, 2004) was an American football end who played one season for the New York Giants. He was the head coach of the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1947.
Early life
Sammy Fox was born on May 4, 1918, in Washington D.C. He went to high school at Central (DC).
College career
He went to college at Ohio State.
Professional career
New York Giants
In 1945, he played for the New York Giants. He played in 8 games and had 10 catches for 120 yards.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FoxxSa20.htm|title=Sam Fox Stats|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} He also had 2 touchdowns.
Jersey City Giants
In 1946, he played 1 game for the minor league Jersey City Giants.{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerf/fox000600.html|title=Sam Fox Stats – Pro Football Archives|website=www.profootballarchives.com}}
Paterson Panthers
In the same year, he played 5 games for the Paterson Panthers. He had one touchdown.
Coaching career
Ottawa Rough Riders
In 1947, he coached the Ottawa Rough Riders.{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/coach/fox000600coach.html|title=Sam Fox Coaching Record – Pro Football Archives|website=www.profootballarchives.com}} They had a 8–4 record.{{Cite web|url=https://www.justsportsstats.com/footballstatsindex.php?coach_id=foxsam001|title=Sam Fox Coaching Records on JustSportsStats.com|website=www.justsportsstats.com}}
Later life
He died on April 11, 2004. He was 85 at the time of his death.
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Category:New York Giants players