About Sam Thorne
Lived 1873 – 1930 (aged 56). Sam Thorne was an American american football player.
Samuel Brinckerhoff "Brinck" Thorne (September 19, 1873 – June 3, 1930) was an American college football player and coach. He played at Yale University as halfback from 1893 to 1894. As a senior and team captain in 1895, Thorn was named an All-American. He returned to Yale in 1896 to serve as head football coach for a season, during which he guided the Bulldogs to a 13–1 record. Thorne was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1970.
Biography Born in New York City, Thorne graduated from Yale University in 1896 and was a member of Skull and Bones. He played for Yale for three years, was captain his senior year, and he was selected for the 1895 College Football All-America Team. He studied mining engineering at Lafayette College and was in the mining business for many years.
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Who was Sam Thorne?
American football player and coach (1873-1930)
When was Sam Thorne born?
Sam Thorne was born on 19 September 1873 in New York City.
When did Sam Thorne die?
Sam Thorne died on 3 June 1930 in New York City.
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Sam Thorne was an american football player.
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Sam Thorne was American.
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