Sam Bartholomew
Bartholomew from 1940 Volunteer
No. 27
PositionFullback
Personal information
Born(1917-04-10)April 10, 1917
Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 14, 1999(1999-02-14) (aged 81)
Sullivan County, Tennessee, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
CollegeTennessee
NFL draft1940: 13th round, 118th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards69
Rushing average3.3
Receptions3
Receiving yards15
Interceptions1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Samuel Wilson Bartholomew (April 10, 1917 – February 14, 1999) was an American professional football fullback who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at the University of Tennessee and was drafted in the 13th round of the 1940 NFL draft with the 118th overall pick by the Washington Redskins.[1] He played in one season for the Eagles in 1941.[2] Bartholomew was inducted to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "1940 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  2. ^ "Sam Bartholomew Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  3. ^ "Samuel W. Bartholomew Sr". Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
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