Sam Gruneisen

Games played	130
Games started	81
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Sam Gruneisen
	Gruneisen c. 1969
No. 65
Position	Center
Personal information
Born	January 16, 1941; Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	September 28, 2012 (aged 71); Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Career information
College	Villanova
AFL draft	1962: 25th round, 200th overall pick
Career history
Playing
	San Diego Chargers (1962–1972); Houston Oilers (1973);
Coaching
	California (1981–1983) (OL); Los Angeles Express (1984–1985) (AHC); San Jose State (1986) (DC); Los Angeles Raiders (1987–1990) (LB); Eastern Michigan (1995–1998) (DC); Gardner–Webb (2000–2002) (OL);
Awards and highlights
	AFL champion (1963);
Career statistics
Games played
Games played	130
Games started	81
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Samuel Kenneth Gruneisen (Pronounced: Grew-NICE-un) (January 16, 1941 – September 28, 2012)^[1] was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a center in the American Football League (AFL) for the San Diego Chargers and in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chargers and Houston Oilers. Gruneisen played college football Villanova University. He kicked two point after touchdowns and a 26-yard field goal in Villanova's 17–9 victory over Wichita State in the 1961 Sun Bowl.

After his playing career, Gruneisen coached at several levels of the sport.

References

^ Chargers.com. "Sam Gruneisen Passes Away". Chargers.com. Retrieved October 18, 2012.