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Carl Samuelson

1923 – 1995

American football player

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Lived 1923 – 1995 (aged 72). Carl Samuelson was an american football player.

Carl Clinton Samuelson (April 11, 1923 – August 17, 1995) was an American professional football player who played at the defensive tackle and tackle positions. He played college football at Nebraska in 1946 and 1947 and professional football for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1947 to 1951.

Early life Samuelson was born in 1923 in Grand Island, Nebraska, and attended Grand Island High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was inducted in 1992 into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. He played for the Steelers from 1948 to 1951 and appeared in a total of 43 NFL games, 12 as a starter. He scored his only NFL touchdown against the New York Giants in October 1949 when he ripped the ball from the arms of running back Joe Scott and ran 24 yards to score. In June 1952, the Steelers traded Samuelson to the New York Giants in exchange for Al Patterson. He did not appear in any regular-season games with the Giants.

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University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Carl Clinton Samuelson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Carl Samuelson?

American football player (1923-1995)

When was Carl Samuelson born?

Carl Samuelson was born on 11 April 1923 in Grand Island.

When did Carl Samuelson die?

Carl Samuelson died on 17 August 1995.

What was Carl Samuelson's occupation?

Carl Samuelson was an american football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carl Samuelson

· Wikidata: Q106162881

· DBpedia: Carl Samuelson (American football)

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