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Doug Sams

b. 1955

American football coach

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About Doug Sams

Born 1955. Doug Sams is an American head coach, american football player and american football coach.

Doug Sams (born July 12, 1955) is an American former gridiron football coach. He served as the head football coach at Urbana University in 1988, Fairmont State University from 1992 to 2001, and Northern Michigan University from 2002 to 2005, compiling a career college football coaching record of 70–82. Sams was an assistant coach for several teams in the Canadian Football League (CFL): the Montreal Alouettes, Edmonton Eskimos, Ottawa Rough Riders, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

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Important facts

Born
12 July 1955, Walla Walla
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Head coach, American football player, American football coach
Nationality
United States
Education
Oregon State University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Doug Sams?

American football coach

When was Doug Sams born?

Doug Sams was born on 12 July 1955 in Walla Walla.

What is Doug Sams's occupation?

Doug Sams is a head coach, american football player and american football coach.

What nationality is Doug Sams?

Doug Sams is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Doug Sams

· Wikidata: Q5300883

· DBpedia: Doug Sams

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