About Sam Valentine
Lived 1934 – 1985 (aged 50). Sam Valentine was an American american football player.
Salvatore "Sam" Valentine (October 13, 1934 – January 13, 1985) was an American football player. He played college football at the guard position for the Penn State Nittany Lions football team from 1954 to 1956 and was captain of the 1956 team. He was selected by the Football Writers Association of America and the Central Press Association as a first-team player on their respective 1956 College Football All-America Teams, and received second-team honors from the Associated Press and United Press. In February 1957, he was named Pennsylvania's football athlete of the year.
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Who was Sam Valentine?
American football player (1934-1985)
When was Sam Valentine born?
Sam Valentine was born on 13 October 1934 in Pennsylvania.
When did Sam Valentine die?
Sam Valentine died on 13 January 1985 in Union Pier.
What was Sam Valentine's occupation?
Sam Valentine was an american football player.
What nationality was Sam Valentine?
Sam Valentine was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Valentine. https://biography.guide/sam-valentine/
MLA: "Sam Valentine." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-valentine/.
Chicago: "Sam Valentine." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-valentine/.
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