Sam Cunningham

Samuel Lewis "Sam" Cunningham, Jr (born August 15, 1950) is a retired American football fullback. The media referred to him as Sam "Bam" Cunningham.

College career

Cunningham was a letterman for University of Southern California's football team from 1970 through 1972 where he played fullback. He was named an All-American in 1972. He was a member of USC’s 1972 national championship team. In the 1973 Rose Bowl, he scored four touchdowns, which still stands as a modern-day Rose Bowl record. He was named Rose Bowl Player of the Game. He was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame in 1992 and into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2010.

In 1970 he was part of USC's "all-black" backfield (the first one of its kind in Division I (NCAA) history), that included quarterback Jimmy Jones and running back Clarence Davis. He had a notable debut performance (135 yards, 2 touchdowns) against an all-white University of Alabama football team, as USC beat Alabama 42-21 in Birmingham on September 12, 1970. His performance in the game was reportedly a factor in convincing the University of Alabama and its fans to let Coach Bear Bryant integrate Southern football. Jerry Claiborne, a former Bryant assistant, said, "Sam Cunningham did more to integrate Alabama in 60 minutes than Martin Luther King did in 20 years."

Podcasts:

developed with YouTube
PLAYLIST TIME:

Latest News for: sam cunningham

The Traitors' Dorinda Medley makes major flub about Sam Asghari and Britney Spears | Daily ...

The Daily Mail 16 Jan 2025
Dorinda Medley was unaware Sam Asghari was married to Britney Spears while filming season three of The Traitors ... 'I had no idea who Sam was,' Medley, who was eliminated on the second episode of the show, insisted ... Cunningham asked.

Late block seals gritty road win for Wash High

Observer-Reporter 15 Jan 2025
After Callan missed the second of his two free throws following his block, Aydan Cunningham threw a heave from past halfcourt with less than a second remaining, but it fell short ... Then Cunningham was fouled trying to make a 3-pointer.

Knights confirm squad numbers for 2025 season

Yahoo Daily News 15 Jan 2025
Arriving at York in a dual player/coach role, McShane’s experience will prove invaluable for Mark Applegarth’s side, who lost the services of both Josh Daley and James Cunningham following the conclusion of the 2024 campaign ... Sam Cook.

Kings' DeMar DeRozan reflects on time with Bulls upon return to Chicago: 'My three years ...

CBS Sports 13 Jan 2025
It marked the first time DeRozan played in Chicago since he signed with the Kings in the offseason ... "My three years here felt like 10 ... It was fun ... Report ... Sam Quinn • 1 min read ... Sam Quinn • 2 min read. Cunningham makes All-Star case as Pistons win again .

Knicks vs. Pistons odds, score prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, January 13 best bets from ...

CBS Sports 13 Jan 2025
New York is 26-14 overall and 13-6 at home, while Detroit is 20-19 overall and 10-10 on the road ... Tipoff is set for 7.30 p.m ... Cade Cunningham, the No ... Sam Quinn • 1 min read ... Sam Quinn • 2 min read. Cunningham makes All-Star case as Pistons win again ... .

76ers, Flyers announce plans for new arena in South Philly, Adam Silver calls project 'great ...

CBS Sports 13 Jan 2025
The Philadelphia 76ers are staying in South Philadelphia in the latest -- and likely final -- twist in their quest to build a new arena ... Sam Quinn • 2 min read ... Knicks vs ... Sam Quinn • 1 min read. Cunningham makes All-Star case as Pistons win again ... .

NBA trade rumors: Nets not interested in Jimmy Butler, Suns eyeing Hornets big man

CBS Sports 13 Jan 2025
The 2025 NBA trade deadline is set for Feb. 6. And as the days tick away, the rumor mill has been heating up ... Butler's limited leverage ... 6 deadline ... Report ... Sam Quinn • 1 min read ... Sam Quinn • 2 min read. Cunningham makes All-Star case as Pistons win again .

Timberwolves vs. Wizards odds, line, prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, Jan. 13 best bets from ...

CBS Sports 13 Jan 2025
The Minnesota Timberwolves (20-18) travel to play against the Washington Wizards (6-30) on Monday night ... is at 7 p.m. ET ... Wizards.. Timberwolves vs ... On Jan ... Sam Quinn • 1 min read ... Sam Quinn • 2 min read. Cunningham makes All-Star case as Pistons win again .

Lakers, Clippers expected to resume games Monday after postponements due to California fires, per report

CBS Sports 12 Jan 2025
The Lakers will host the San Antonio Spurs while the Clippers will host the Brooklyn Nets ... The Clippers had a single game postponed, Saturday's matchup against the Hornets ... Sam Quinn • 2 min read. Cunningham makes All-Star case as Pistons win again ... .

Local roundup: Ledyard girls' track team caps a successful weekend at CGA Bear Invite.

The Day 12 Jan 2025
Sweeney took the 600 (1.48.19), Kate Littler the 1,000 (3.14.92) and Maggie Littler the 3,200 (12.32.54), while Opalenik won the 55 hurdles (10.34) and Gabrielle Rader the shot put (31-5) ... H.S ... H.S. hockey ... Wade Larson (East Lyme), Sam Cunningham (St.

McGuffey uses 4th-quarter comeback to down KO

Observer-Reporter 08 Jan 2025
CLAYSVILLE — Aydan Cunningham admitted everything that transpired late in the fourth quarter was a blur ... Nemeth hit a 3-pointer, Cunningham had a dunk and Sam Stout tipped in a rebound ... After a discussion, Ealy was put in Cunningham’s place.

Local roundup: Ledyard co-op sweeps gymnastics meet

The Day 05 Jan 2025
Danielson — The Ledyard/Waterford/St ... H.S. hockey ... Wade Larson of East Lyme had a goal and an assist, Gavin Bessenaire of Killingly and Derrick Fedikovich of East Lyme had goals, Sam Cunningham and Will Sluggett of St ... H.S. wrestling ... H.S. fencing ... St.

Optimist Blog: Too cool for school

The Citizens' Voice 20 Dec 2024
But not now ... One was Sam “Bam” Cunningham, a fullback, who was to wind up playing 10 seasons with the New England Patriots of the NFL ... Anyway, while Danny and I talked with Sam and Lynn there on the Southern Cal campus, one of their coaches pulled up.

Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss football land Alabama transfer receiver Caleb Odom

Clarionledger 19 Dec 2024
18. On3 first reported the news ... 17. Ole Miss also has an impressive crop of incoming freshman receivers, headlined by five-star recruit Caleb Cunningham, who Kiffin flipped from Alabama. Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger.

High school roundup for Dec. 16, 2024: Top-ranked Shady Side Academy takes care of Avonworth

Pittsburgh Tribune Review 17 Dec 2024
North Catholic 57, Freeport 17 – Sam Weir scored 11 ... McGuffey 62, Carlynton 26 – Ayden Cunningham scored 20 points and Sam Stout added 10 to lead McGuffey (5-0, 1-0) to a Section 2-3A win.

Most Viewed

×