general | February 20, 2026

Sam Huff (Football Player) - Trivia, Family, Bio

Hall of Fame linebacker who played for the New York Giants and Washington Redskins.

Before Fame

He grew up with no running water and his brother and father both had to work in the coal mines to support the family.

Trivia

After football, he became vice president of sports marketing at the Marriott corporation.

Family Life

His parents were Oral and Catherine Huff. He had three children named J.D., Catherine and Robert Jr.

Associated With

He almost dropped out of the New York Giants training camp, but then assistant coach Vince Lombardi convinced him to stay.