
John B. “Red Ball” Sample
INDUCTED AS Athlete
PARTICIPATING
SPORT Football
YEARS AT MD
STATE 1954 -1958
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS In 1957 was selected to the
Little All-American Team by the Pittsburgh Courier and to the All-Central
Intercollegiate Athletic Association Team…during this time the Hawks had
overall record of 28 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie…was standout on both offense and
defense…
PRO Played
for four different NFL teams...7th round draft choice with
Baltimore…played with Colts from 1958-1960…played with Pittsburgh 1961-1962…was
with Washington 1963-1965…member of the
first AFL team to win the Super Bowl New York Jets (1966-1968)…led the Jets in
interceptions one season with 7 for 88 yds and one touchdown…