Big Sam (American football) explained

Big Sam
Currentposition:	Guard
School:	Texas Longhorns
Pastschools:	Texas (1899 - 1900)
Weight Lb:	220
Highlights:	All-Southern (1900)

L. G. "Big" Sam was a college football player.

University of Texas

He was a prominent guard for the Texas Longhorns football team of the University of Texas. He was "a wonder at opening holes;" chosen for an all-time Texas team by R. W. Franklin.^[1]

1900

Sam was a member of the undefeated 1900 team.^[2] He was selected All-Southern.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. The Alcalde. 2. Longhorns of All Time. 364. R. W. Franklin. 1913.
2. Web site: 1900 Football Roster.
3. All-Southern Eleven for 1900. Outing. 37. 616. Outing Publishing Company. 1901. Google books. March 10, 2015.
4. Web site: Board of Regents.