Sam Clancy (born May 29, 1958) is a former defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the

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, Cleveland Browns, and

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. He also played for the

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and the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL). Prior to his professional

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career, he was a standout college basketball player for the University of Pittsburgh and member of the Gold Medal winning 1979 U.S.

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Mens Basketball team; he played a season in the

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for the

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in 1981–82, averaging 11.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. He did not play football in college. He has been an assistant coach for the

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, as well as the New Orleans Saints and

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Family

He has 2 sons, Sam Clancy Jr., who is a professional basketball player, Samario Clancy, who was a collegiate basketball player, and a daughter, Samantha Clancy.

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External links

Raiders bio
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