| Born: | August 7, 1903 Brooklyn, New York, US |
|---|---|
| Died: | October 29, 2007 (aged 104) Buffalo, New York, US |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | RB |
| College | Columbia University |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1926 | Hartford Blues |
| 1928 | New York Yankees |
Sam Dana (August 7, 1903 – October 29, 2007), born Samuel Salemi,[1] was a professional American football player who played running back for two seasons for the Hartford Blues and New York Yankees. At the time of his death, Dana was thought to be the oldest living NFL player. He is the 2nd-longest lived NFL player in history.[2][3]
- ^ "Sam Salemi". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "Sam Dana, NFL's oldest former player, dies at 104". The Courier-Journal. October 31, 2007. Archived from the original on July 28, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ John Wawrow (November 1, 2007). "Sam Dana, 104; called oldest ex-NFL player". The Boston Globe. Associated Press. p. 49. Retrieved February 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
