Lou Sossamon

Louis Cody Sossamon (June 2, 1921 – February 11, 2019)[1] was an American football center and linebacker. He played three seasons with the New York Yankees professional football team.

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Sossamon pictured c. 1943 at the University of South Carolina
Position:Center/linebacker
Personal information
Born:(1921-06-02)June 2, 1921
Gaffney, South Carolina
Died:February 11, 2019(2019-02-11) (aged 97)
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Career information
High school:Gaffney (SC)
College:South Carolina
NFL Draft:1943 / Round: 6 / Pick: 47
Career history
Career statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

He played college football at the University of South Carolina. He was a member of the University of South Carolina and South Carolina State Athletic Halls of Fame.[2][3][4]

References

  1. "Lou Sossamon, Gamecock great and All-American, has died". thestate.
  2. "Lou Sossamon Interview". www.scpress.org. Archived from the original on 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  3. "Gamecock Legends: Lou Sossamon". Spurs & Feathers. February 27, 2014. Archived from the original on February 12, 2019. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  4. "Where Are They Now? Lou Sossamon". University of South Carolina Athletics.