About Sam Gruneisen
Lived 1941 – 2012 (aged 71). Sam Gruneisen was an American american football player.
Samuel Kenneth Gruneisen (Pronounced: Grew-NICE-un) (January 16, 1941 – September 28, 2012) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a center in the American Football League (AFL) for the San Diego Chargers and in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chargers and Houston Oilers. Gruneisen played college football Villanova University. He kicked two point after touchdowns and a 26-yard field goal in Villanova's 17–9 victory over Wichita State in the 1961 Sun Bowl.
After his playing career, Gruneisen coached at several levels of the sport.
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Who was Sam Gruneisen?
American football player (1941-2012)
When was Sam Gruneisen born?
Sam Gruneisen was born on 16 January 1941 in Louisville.
When did Sam Gruneisen die?
Sam Gruneisen died on 28 September 2012 in Orlando.
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Sam Gruneisen was an american football player.
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Sam Gruneisen was American.
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