Sam Clancy

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Sam Clancy
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PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born (1958-05-29) May 29, 1958 (age 67)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight288 lb (131 kg)
Career information
High schoolBrashear
(Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
CollegePittsburgh
NFL draft1982: 11th round, 284th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Sacks30.0
Fumble recoveries7
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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Medal record
Men's basketball
Representing File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1979 San Juan Team competition

Sam Clancy (born May 29, 1958) is a former defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns, and Indianapolis Colts. He also played for the Pittsburgh Maulers and the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL).

Prior to his professional football career, he was a standout college basketball player for the University of Pittsburgh and member of the gold-medal-winning 1979 U.S. Pan American Games Men's Basketball team;[1] he played a season in the Continental Basketball Association for the Billings Volcanos in 1981–82, averaging 11.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.[2] He did not play football in college.[3]

He has been an assistant coach for the Barcelona Dragons of NFL Europe, as well as the New Orleans Saints and Oakland Raiders.

Family

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He has 3 sons, Sam Clancy Jr., who is a professional basketball player, Samario Clancy, who was a collegiate basketball player and works in basketball analytics at the professional level, Samarcus Hollinsworth, a daughter, Samantha Clancy, and stepson, Evann Farren.

References

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  2. ^ 1982–83 CBA Official Guide, page 76
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