Samuel E. Sebo (1906 – December 11, 1933), also known as Samuel Dzikowski,[1] was an American professional football fullback who played one season with the Newark Tornadoes of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Syracuse University.
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| No. 28 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Fullback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 1906 |
| Died | December 11, 1933 (aged 26–27) Little Valley, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Garfield (Garfield, New Jersey) |
| College | Syracuse (1926–1929) |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life and college
editSamuel E. Sebo was born in 1906.[2] He attended Garfield High School in Garfield, New Jersey.[2] In 1925, he was accused of having forfeited his amateur status by playing semi-professional basketball.[3] However, no wrongdoing was ever proven.[1]
Sebo was a member of the Syracuse Orange of Syracuse University from 1926 to 1929 and a three-year letterman from 1927 to 1929.[2]
Professional career
editSebo signed with the Newark Tornadoes of the National Football League in 1930.[4] He played in two games, starting one, for the Tornadoes during the 1930 season.[5] He wore jersey number 28 while with the Tornadoes.[5] Sebo stood 5'7" and weighed 165 pounds.[5]
Personal life
editSebo died of a heart attack on December 11, 1933, in Little Valley, New York.[2][6] He had been sick since 1931.[6] More than 500 people attended his funeral.[6]
References
edit- 1 2 "Sam Sebo Is Winding Up Grid Career". The Record. November 15, 1929. p. 34. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 "SAM SEBO". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ↑ "State Will Decide On Sam Sebo's Fate". The Record. April 21, 1925. p. 13. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Sam Sebo Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Sam Sebo". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- 1 2 3 "500 Students and Teachers at Funeral Services for Sam Sebo". The Herald-News. December 15, 1933. p. 4. Retrieved April 22, 2025.