SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 24
(By Senators Kessler, Edgell, Unger, McCabe, Minear, Jenkins,
Hunter, Foster, Yoder and Dempsey)
Recognizing the accomplishments of Sam Huff, member of the Pro
Football Hall of Fame, prominent businessman and distinguished
West Virginian.
Whereas, Sam Huff was born October 4, 1934, in Edna Gas, a
coal mining town near Morgantown, Monongalia County; and
Whereas, Sam Huff played football at Farmington High School
and was recruited by West Virginia University; and
Whereas, Sam Huff was an All-American football player and
graduated from West Virginia University with a BS degree in
physical education; and
Whereas, From 1956 to 1963 Sam Huff helped take the New York
Giants to six NFL title games. From 1964 to 1967 he played with
the Washington Redskins and in 1969 returned as a player-coach and
assistant to legendary Coach Vince Lombardi; and
Whereas, In 1960 a CBS documentary entitled "The Violent World
of Sam Huff" wired the linebacker, allowing millions to hear the
grunts, groans and hard hits of pro football; and
Whereas, During his outstanding football career, Sam Huff
received many honors. He was named All-NFL player three times, picked as the NFL's top linebacker in 1959 and selected for five
Pro Bowls; and
Whereas, Sam Huff is a member of the West Virginia State High
School Hall of Fame and the National Football Foundation's College
Football Hall of Fame. In 1982, he became the 114th person to be
inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. On November 24, 2005,
West Virginia University retired Sam Huff's football jersey, number
75, as a tribute to his outstanding career; and
Whereas, Sam Huff has been successful in a number of business
endeavors, including sales and marketing, sportscasting and, more
recently, as Vice President of Special Markets for Marriott Hotels
and Resorts. His lifelong interest in horses and a dedicated
effort to promote racing in West Virginia led to the founding of
the West Virginia Breeders Classic, of which he serves as
president; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the outstanding
accomplishments of Sam Huff, member of the Pro Football Hall of
Fame, prominent businessman and distinguished West Virginian; and,
be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to Sam Huff.
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