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Image Gallery of Sam Huff, Middle Linebacker 1956-1969

Classic NFL Rivalry. Giants-Eagles of the 1950s. Giants linebacker Sam Huff wraps up Eagles running Back Billy Ray Barnes.
Sam Huff stops Billy Ray Barnes of the Eagles

After 8 very successful seasons as the middle linebacker for the New York Giants Sam Huff was traded to the Washington Redskins were he played a total of 5 more seasons. he was a Hall of Fame inductee in 1982.
Sam Huff, Redskins Middle Linebacker

Two big reasons for the success of the Giants defense in the late 1950s and early 1960s - linebacker Sam Huff (#70) and defensive tackle Rosey Grier (#76).
Sam Huff & Rosey Grier of the New York Giants

A clash of NFL legends. Philadelphia Eagles center Chuck Bednarik (#60) gets between Giants linebacker Sam Huff (#70) and running back Clarence Peaks (#26) in this early 1960s contest between two of profootballs most established organizations.
Chuck Bednarik blocks Sam Huff as Clarence Peaks hits the line of scrimmage

Sports artist and photographer Rob Riger illustrates a glimpse of the action that was in the games between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns when Hall of Famers Jim Brown (#32) and Sam Huff (#70) clashed.
Jim Brown and Sam Huff - a drawing by Rob Riger

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The Giants Hall of Fame Linebacker trots onto the field to start another game. Longtime veteran defensive back Erich Barnes (#49) can be seen behind him.
Sam Huff enters the field from the Giants sidelines

After a Hall of Fame worthy career in New York he was traded to the Redskins in 1964 and continued to play at a high level until 1969 making 1 Pro Bowl as a Redskin.
Sam Huff Washington Redskins Middle Linebacker

Old school NFL - Late 1950s. Giants linebacker Sam Huff (#70) charges hard as Steelers quarterback Bobby Layne (#22) tires to get the pass off.
Giants Linebacker Sam Huff about to delivers a Big Hit on Steelers QB Bobby Layne

The New York Giants defense of the Early 1960s. With the exception of #82 linebacker Tom Scott, this was the Giants lineup for most of the late 50s as well. From left to right - Tom Scott (#82), Andy Robustelli (#81), Sam Huff (#70), Rosey Grier (#76), Dick Modzelewski (#77) & Jim Katcavage (#75). We also think the players visible behind Grier and Modzelewski are Erich Barnes (#49) and Cliff Livingston (#89).
The New York Giants Defense of the Early 1960s

Giants linebacker Sam Huff holds on for dear life as he stops Browns great Jim Brown. All Pro Safety Jim Patton (#20) moves in to assist.
Sam Huff brings down Jim Brown

Tempers flare during the 1958 NFL Championship game as Colts head coach Weeb Ewbank has words with Giants linebacker Sam Huff after Huff tackled Colts receiver Raymond Berry. Ewbank felt Huff knee'd Berry as he was down. Ewbank took a swing at Huff striking him in the facemask.
Colts Head Coach Weeb Ewbank confronts Sam Huff during the 1958 NFL Championship Game

1961 New York Giants Defense in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dick Lynch (#22), Rosey Grier (#76) & Sam Huff (#70) swarm over the Steelers Hall of Fame runner John Henry Johnson - recognizable only by the number on his helmet. Also shown are the Giants Cliff Livingston (#89) and the Steelers Dan James (#55). The unidentified Giant behind Grier may be Dick Nolan (#25).
Dick Lynch, Rosey Grier & Sam Huff of the 1961 NY Giants Defense

Twice in 1961 and 1962 the Packers and Giants met in the NFL Title game and both times the outcome were Packer victories. Here he matches the determination of Giants Hall of Fame middle Linebacker Sam Huff.
Bart Starr of the Packers and Sam Huff the Giants

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The Hall of Fame middle linebacker on the New York Giants Sideline sometime in 1959. That season the Giants made it to the NFL Championship game against the Colts. Huff was named to the Pro Bowl team. Also pictured with Huff are Safety Jim Patton (#20) and Rosey Grier (far right)
Sam Huff on the New York Giants Sideline in 1959

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One of the legendary battles of the Old School NFL. The clashes of Jim Taylor of the Packers and Sam Huff of the Giants were always fierce and intense. Here Huff brings Taylor down with a tackle that would almost certainly be illegal in today's game.
Sam Huff Horse Collars Jim Taylor

Redskins Hall of Fame linebacker Sam Huff awaits the snap of the ball as he gives Eagles quarterback Norm Snead "the look".
Sam Huff stares down Norm Snead

Chosen to the 1950s Hall of Fame Team he went to 4 Pro Bowls and made 2 NFL All-Pro teams during his 8 year career with the New York Giants.
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After his time with the Giants Huff joined the Washington Redskins and made an immediate impact. He was named to his 5th Probowl in 1964 and remained with Washington until 1967 and then returned for one season in 1969 to play for Vince Lombardi when Lombardi was head coach.
Sam Huff