Sam Bowers (gridiron football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||
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| Born: | December 22, 1957 White Plains, New York, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | White Plains | ||||
| College: | Fordham | ||||
| Undrafted: | 1978 | ||||
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Samuel Tyrone Bowers was born on December 22, 1957. He is a former American football player. Sam played as a tight end, a position that catches passes. He played for three seasons with the New Jersey Generals in the United States Football League (USFL). Sam also played college football at Fordham University. His career included time with the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL).
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Sam Bowers' Early Life and College Football
Samuel Tyrone Bowers was born in White Plains, New York, on December 22, 1957. He grew up playing high school football at White Plains Senior High School. During his time there, he was recognized for his skills. He earned "all-county" honors, meaning he was one of the best players in the area.
Sam first went to Tennessee State University to play college football. He joined the Tennessee State Tigers team. However, he left the team when coaches wanted him to switch to a defensive position. After that, he spent two years playing at Westchester Community College. Sam finished his college football career in 1977. He played his final season for the Fordham Rams at Fordham University.
Sam Bowers' Professional Football Career
After college, Sam Bowers played for a team called the Yonkers Seahawks. They were part of the Tri-State Football Alliance. His strong play caught the attention of the New York Jets. The Jets are a team in the NFL.
Playing for the New York Jets
The New York Jets signed Sam Bowers on May 8, 1980. He even scored a touchdown in a preseason game that year. However, the Jets released him on August 25, 1980. He later signed with the Jets again on August 18, 1981. But he was released a week later, on August 25, 1981.
Time with the New York Giants
Sam also had a brief time with the New York Giants. He signed with them on February 1, 1981. The Giants are another NFL team. He was released by the Giants on August 10, 1981.
Playing in the Canadian Football League
On October 22, 1981, Sam Bowers signed with the Toronto Argonauts. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played in one game for the Argonauts. He was released just a week later, on October 29, 1981. Sam signed with the Argonauts again in 1982. However, he was released on June 1, 1982, before the season began.
With the St. Louis Cardinals
Sam Bowers then signed with the St. Louis Cardinals of the NFL. This happened on June 28, 1982. He was released by the Cardinals on August 31, 1982.
Success with the New Jersey Generals
On December 15, 1982, Sam Bowers joined the New Jersey Generals. This team was part of the United States Football League (USFL). He played for the Generals during the 1983 season. Sam played in all 18 games that year and started nine of them. He caught 43 passes for 715 yards and scored one touchdown.
In 1984, he played in 12 games and started nine. He caught 23 passes for 406 yards and scored two touchdowns. Sam missed some games in 1984 due to an injury. In 1985, he caught 35 passes for 618 yards and scored four touchdowns. The USFL stopped playing after the 1985 season. Sam Bowers became the Generals' all-time leader in receiving yards. He had a total of 1,739 receiving yards for the team.
Final Season with the Chicago Bears
On September 23, 1987, Sam Bowers signed with the Chicago Bears. This happened during an NFL players' strike. He played in three games for the Bears. He caught one pass for six yards. Sam was released on October 19, 1987, after the strike ended.
