David Fleming Nov 21, 2008
"I want to support the Hall of Fame, but I'm going to sit back and look at this," says legendary linebacker Sam Huff, now a Redskins broadcaster. "Every retired ballplayer is angry as hell about all this.". (ESPN -- Football News)
Redskins dominate early fan voting for Pro Bowl Nov 20, 2008
In the spirit of the national presidential campaign, the team launched "Vote the Redskins Ticket" in October, featuring Hall of Fame legends Sonny Jurgensen and Sam Huff. They were the first two faces greeting anyone who visited the team's Web site, and they graced the cover of the program at a recent home game. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Flashback Friday-Skins Stars Debut vs. Browns Oct 17, 2008
That year, the Redskins drafted wide receiver Charley Taylor and safety Paul Krause and traded for quarterback Sonny Jurgensen and linebacker Sam Huff ... In his Redskins debut, middle linebacker Sam Huff got an interception to kill a Cleveland threat inside the Washington 10, but Mitchell quickly gave it back with a fumble that Walter Beach recovered at the Redskin 34. (WarpathInsiders.com)
Royal Review: WVU-Rutgers Oct 5, 2008
The one photograph that always strikes me, however, is black and white photograph of Bobby Moss, Sam Huff, Bruce Bosley, Joe Marconi and Fred Wyant. To me that photograph represents West Virginias version of s Four Horsemen. (BlueGoldNews.com)
GIANTS' DICK LYNCH DIES AT 72 Sep 25, 2008
It wasn't just Sam Huff and 10 other guys. It was the defense. (New York Post)
WVU Preseason: Switch to defensive end a move forward Aug 18, 2008
He hated playing defensive end and loved playing linebacker at Weir High, in Weirton just across the Pennsylvania border from Washington County, because scholastic linebacker was free and easy and instinctual and won him the Sam Huff Award for the state's stoutest defensive player. And the detestable line. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
The game that changed professional football Aug 9, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
WEBER: Here's to Yankee Stadium Jul 21, 2008
Hall-of-Famers Sam Huff, Andy Robustelli, Y.A. Tittle and Frank Gifford called it home. Enshrinees Johnny Unitas, Norm Van Brocklin, Bart Starr, Jim Brown and Deacon Jones paid memorable visits there. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Hall of Fame Connection Jun 24, 2008
WVU teammates Fred Wyant and Sam Huff were stalwarts on the 1950s "Golden Era" team. Dr. Charles McKown, Jr. earned his medical degree from WVU. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Strahan's sack days 'done' Jun 11, 2008
He is the latest link in a defensive chain that has run through the club, from Sam Huff to Lawrence Taylor to Strahan. In 15 years, he accumulated 141 career sacks and set an NFL record with 22 sacks in 2001. (Albany Times Union)
'Greatest game' May 28, 2008
You see how a player like Sam Huff with his talent is in search of a role on the football field ... The 4-3 defense was invented by Landry around Sam Huff ... Sam Huff gets hot talking about this game, 50 years later. (USA Today -- Sports)
NFL Draft: How Times Have Changed Apr 23, 2008
"Playing in Washington actually represented a good opportunity for the Jesup native to be seen back home. With teams like the Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints still a few seasons away from their respective inceptions, the Redskins were generally the team seen in the South on TV.There were no mini camps at that time, and so Hauss got his first dose of pro football when he reported for rookie camp at Carlisle, Pennsylvania in July. It was a time of rebuilding for the... (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Boom and bust: 30 years of No. 30 picks Apr 11, 2008
1973: From Sam Huff in 1956 to Eric Allen in 1988, easily the best of the No. 30s was Clevelands Greg Pruitt, a running back out of Oklahoma who was named to five Pro Bowls ... 1956: The Giants selected Sam Huff, the only Hall of Famer selected at No. 30. (PackerReport.com)
Ghosts of Yankee Stadium revisited Apr 10, 2008
Pitoniak also got a hold of football Hall of Famer Sam Huff and learned that the ubiquitous "DEE-FENSE" chant heard at every football stadium and basketball arena in America was invented at Yankee Stadium in the late 1950s because of the New York Giants' dominant line. And then there are the stories from people you don't know about, the everyday fans who comprise the soul of the Stadium. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Doyle: A match-up made in heaven Feb 13, 2008
Those were the Giants of Yelberton Abraham Y.A. Tittle, the overrated but eminently marketable Sam Huff, Frank Gifford, Andy Robustelli, Roosevelt Grier, Joe Morrison and Alex Webster. Those were the Patriots of Vito Babe Parilli, Gino Cappelletti, Jim Nance, Jim Colclough, Bob Dee, Larry Eisenhauer, Jim Lee Hunt and Houston Antwine. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Redskins Reunion Feb 6, 2008
Among the former players attending: Brian Mitchell, Doc Walker, Earnest Byner, Gary Clark, Charles Mann, George Starke, Ken Harvey, Sam Huff, Brig Owens, Roy Jefferson, Mark Moseley, Joe Jacoby, Dexter Manley, Charlie Taylor and Raleigh McKenzie ... He said Sam Huff in the audience -- used to talk to him about how to tackle properly. (WarpathInsiders.com)
Dogged Pierce packs bark - and bite Feb 3, 2008
"Lawrence Taylor, Carl Banks, Harry Carson, Jessie Armstead, Sam Huff . . . [there is] a lot of history.". Defensive end Michael Strahan is still the leader on the Giants' defense, but Pierce has made his presence felt. (Boston Globe)
Bowled overThe match that awoke America to the thrill of pro football Feb 3, 2008
Their defence, anchored by middle-linebacker Sam Huff, closed down Cleveland's star runner, Jim Brown, (the future Hollywood actor) who recorded the worst performance of his career ... The New York Times ran a magazine feature on Giants' linebacker Huff, and a CBS television documentary called The Violent World of Sam Huff would follow. (BBC News -- Americas)
Legendary Mara family teamed with Tisches to uphold Giants' tradition Feb 2, 2008
Between 1956 and 1963, New York played in six title games and its stars - Gifford, Sam Huff, Roosevelt Brown, Andy Robustelli, Rosey Grier, and the rest - became household names. Wellington Mara was the patriarch, both during the glory years and the empty autumns that lasted from the mid-1960s until the '80s, when the Giants went 17 years without making the playoffs. (Boston Globe)
SEACREST BOWL?: What to expect from the Super telecast Feb 2, 2008
One never expected the worlds of Sanjaya Malakar and Sam Huff to collide. Well, they have. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
At one time, there was a Giant presence in Boston area Jan 22, 2008
Giants games were telecast into Greater Boston homes, and a lot of us grew up rooting for Y.A. Tittle, Sam Huff, Roosevelt Grier, and Del Shofner. It was an odd allegiance given that the Giants played their home games in Yankee Stadium, where we saw our beloved Red Sox pummeled regularly. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Packers-Giants made history in 1961, 1962 Jan 20, 2008
Former Packers CEO Bob Harlan, then working at Marquette University, remembers watching on TV the Giants' defense led by linebacker Sam Huff. Late in the game it showed the Packers in the huddle and Sam Huff just trying to get up off the ground,'' Harlan said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Greenwich's Gifford recalls 1962 NFL title game between Giants and Packers Jan 20, 2008
By David Fierro Staff Writer Published January 20 2008 Frank Gifford caught passes from Y.A. Tittle, while Andy Robustelli and Sam Huff anchored the defense the last time the New York Giants played the Green Bay Packers in the postseason. It was a bitterly cold day on Dec. 30, 1962, an afternoon that drew 64,892 fans to Yankee Stadium to see two of the league's most heralded franchises compete for the NFL Championship. (Greenwich Time)
Trip Down Memory Lane Jan 19, 2008
AP Photo Sam Huff Jim Taylor. By Giants InsiderDate: Jan 18, 2008 Sunday certainly wont be the first time the Giants and Packers met with a whole lot on the line. (GiantInsider.net)
A championship look Jan 19, 2008
Sam Huff tries to bring down Jim Taylor. By greenbaybob@hotmail. (PackerReport.com)
A Giant life Jan 18, 2008
Webster was surrounded by stars - Gifford shared the backfield and Sam Huff and Emlen Tunnell led the defense. At one point, Lombardi coached the Giants' offense and Tom Landry the defense. (The Palm Beach Post)
Sparano a Parcells guy Jan 17, 2008
Sure, they reached the NFL title game the first three years of his life, but by the time Sparano was old enough to recognize a forward pass, the closest his Giants would come to success was through his father's dreamy tales of Y.A. Tittle, Frank Gifford and Sam Huff. Sparano's coaching history. (The Palm Beach Post)
Adams' playoff push caused by Sugar Bowl boos? Jan 16, 2008
When West Virginia made its first major bowl appearance in the Sugar Bowl after the 1953 season, sophomore Sam Huff, a lineman later to be a New York Giant and Pro Hall of Famer, recalls every player found a $20 bill under his plate. I d never seen that much money in my life. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Memory spurs on Skins Jan 6, 2008
"Or at least better, in Seattle's case.The starting defense played most of last weekend's 44-41 loss to a woeful Atlanta team that could barely score during practices this season. Tatupu won't even discuss the embarrassment of missed tackles and assignments, which came after the defense largely carried Seattle to five straight wins and its fourth consecutive NFC West title.Portis will provide the proving ground for whether the Seahawks have corrected their problems. His 1,262 yards rushing this... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Past glory keeps Giants fans loyal Dec 29, 2007
Kyle Rote and Sam Huff. Robustelli, Modzelewski, Katcavage, and Grier. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Key Moment: West Virginia - Pitt Dec 2, 2007
This unit would finally exorcize so many demons dating even back to a Sugar Bowl loss under Sam Huff. But then came the avalanche that seems perpetually against the Mountaineers. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Questions worth running up the flagpole Nov 2, 2007
C. Coach Otto Graham and linebacker Sam Huff - beloved Hall of Famers, both of them - who were involved in the decision to kick a field goal with seconds left to give their Redskins much-needed breathing room over the New York Giants, 72-41. OK, then, why didn't he exercise great sportsmanship like. (Boston Globe)
Mailbag: Will Teixeira re-sign? Oct 23, 2007
Imposing linebackers of yesteryear like Sam Huff and Dick Butkus weren't any bigger than some of the strong safeties currently employed in the National Football League. Likewise, over the past 25 years, we've slowly seen large bodies like those possessed by Cal Ripken Jr. and Alex Rodriguez prove capable of being power resources, while also providing the agility to handle the shortstop position. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Roundup: WVU sporting legends to celebrate 75th anniversary of PE school Oct 23, 2007
Speaking will be former basketball player and coach Gale Catlett, former basketball superstar and NBA general manager Jerry West, former NFL star Chuck Howley, former basketball player and NBA coach Rod Thorn, former basketball All-American Rod Hundley, NFL Hall of Fame member Sam Huff, and former track and gymnastics All-American Kristin Quackenbush-DiBartolomeo. Limited seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Lincoln: W.V. Breeders' enters third decade Oct 19, 2007
NFL Hall of Famer Sam Huff started the West Virginia Breeders' Classics program in 1987 ... The Classics program was the dream of its co-founder and CEO, Sam Huff - one of West Virginia's favorite, and most famous sons. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Brotherhood in its simplest form Oct 17, 2007
Besides Schmidt, Wood's posse now includes Brown and fellow football greats Calvin Hill, Sam Huff and Paul Hornung, all of whom attended a dinner last year that raised about $50,000 to help Wood pay down his considerable debt. One former teammate dashed off a $5,000 check. (Los Angeles Times)
Cornerstone of renewal Sep 16, 2007
It was weeds, up around your waist, the whole block, said Sam Huff, a former West Virginia University football standout and then-Marriott vice president. It turned out to be the right site. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Business)
Sports Memories Aug 12, 2007
- The following were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame; Merlin Olson of the Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle and a member of the Fearsome Foursome ; Sam Huff of the New York Giants and Washington Redskins middle linebacker; Doug Atkins of the Chicago Bears defensive end; George Musso of the Chicago Bears two-way lineman. - Named to the Freeborn County Fastpitch Softball Hall of Fame were Vince Johnson of Albert Lea, Gar Nash of Austin, Marshall Jensen of Geneva, Ed Jensen of New... (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Hall induction bittersweet for Hickerson Aug 6, 2007
Said former New York Giants linebacker and Hall of Famer Sam Huff: "He could do it all and belongs in the Hall of Fame.". All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Retired NFL players decry 'broken' disability system Jun 27, 2007
Among the retired players appearing at this morning's news conference: former Baltimore Colts defensive back Bruce Laird, former Green Bay Packers safety Willie Wood, former New York Giants and Washington Redskins linebacker Sam Huff, former Miami Dolphins running back Eugene "Mercury" Morris and Garrett Webster, the son of the late Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Mike Webster. Webster said today that his father "died cold, alone, on the floor" and addicted to painkillers. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Blue Devils fall 1-0 in title game Jun 7, 2007
The Blue Devils graduate six seniors Katelynn Campbell, Ashley James, Sam Huff, Barb Counsil, Melissa Spreeman and Yarrington but return a strong nucleus for upcoming seasons. What do you think. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Report: Upshaw critic thinks threat real Jun 6, 2007
"Several former NFL players were also taken aback by Upshaw's comments, telling the Observer they shouldn't be taken lightly. I'm not afraid of Upshaw, but he has the means to do what he said. Joe DeLamielleure Hall of Fame linebacker Sam Huff: "You can't say something like that. You're threatening a guy's life. (ESPN -- Football News)
NFL forms alliance for retired players in need May 23, 2007
In recent weeks, the NFL office has spoken to Sam Huff and Jack Kemp and several other former players and the New York Jets' Curtis Martin for their views on how to address these medical issues in the most effective way. More than 900 former players and/or their families have received financial help in recent years from either the NFLPA's Players Assistance Trust or the NFL Alumni Association's Dire Need Fund. (NFL.com)
Who is likely to be left at No. 30?Chargers may pick 'best available' guy Apr 27, 2007
LB Sam Huff, Giants, 1956Only No. 30 in the Hall of Fame. WORST. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
D Comes With Chip On Shoulder In Rain Apr 12, 2007
"We'll keep him there the rest of spring, with our depth at linebacker. I think he's having fun and we'll make a decision from there." Albin won the Sam Huff Award as the outstanding high school defensive player in West Virginia as a senior at Princeton High School in ths southern part of the state. So far this spring, Snyder has had practices in 80-degree days, 30-degree days with snow and near single-digit windchills, then driving rain and mid-50s today. (Goherd.com)
Wood paid a hefty price (Dick Heller) Mar 16, 2007
Some notable ex-Redskins are expected, too: Sam Huff, Bobby Mitchell and Charley Taylor. And, oh yes, Jim Brown has accepted an invitation. (Washington Times, DC)
New era in AFL coverage is all about access Mar 5, 2007
Ever since New York Giants linebacker Sam Huff clipped on the microphone for CBS' landmark documentary, The Violent World of Sam Huff, TV executives have argued with coaches and players for access for viewers to their private worlds. Fox has been providing viewers with in-game interviews of Major League Baseball managers for years. (USA Today -- Sports)
Redskins actually cutting prices (Dan Daly) Feb 25, 2007
Sam Huff rang me up after I used an old quote of his in Thursday's column. The quote came from a Time magazine story on Huff in the '50s -- a cover story, in fact. (Washington Times, DC)
Smith: Author compiles touching story of legendary QB Unitas Feb 13, 2007
Sam Huff, Giants Hall of Fame linebacker, for example. "You couldn't outthink Unitas," he told Callahan. (Athens Banner-Herald)
'Lovesick' Beck happily took Dodd's advice Jan 17, 2007
Remember the TV film, The Violent World of Sam Huff. By that time, Ray was back home becoming a leading citizen in pleasant, leafy, casual Cedartown, a far cry from the bustle of New York. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
PALAZZI left lasting impression on NFL Jan 8, 2007
While Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown may have been the most colorful of those, it was former New York Giants and Washington Redskins linebacker Sam Huff that may have been his closest friend as a player. When he retired, Huff sent him a funny letter saying he may have been the only person to retire from the NFL and live in Scranton, his son said. (Scranton Times, PA)
Notebook | West Virginia gains some dated revenge Jan 2, 2007
That was a West Virginia team that sent several players into the NFL, including Hall of Famer Sam Huff. Pepper Rodgers was the Tech quarterback, and he ran Dodd's famed belly series offense to perfection that day. (Macon Telegraph -- Sports)
