Samuel E. Sebo (1906 – December 11, 1933), also known as Samuel Dzikowski, was an American professional

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fullback who played one season with the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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Early life and college

Samuel E. Sebo was born in 1906. He attended Garfield High School in

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. In 1925, he was accused of having forfeited his amateur status by playing semi-professional basketball. However, no wrongdoing was ever proven. Sebo was a member of the

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from 1926 to 1929 and a three-year

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from 1927 to 1929.

Professional career

Sebo signed with the

of the

in 1930. He played in two games, starting one, for the Tornadoes during the 1930 season. He wore jersey number 28 while with the Tornadoes. Sebo stood 5'7" and weighed 165 pounds.

Personal life

Sebo died of a heart attack on December 11, 1933, in

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. He had been sick since 1931. More than 500 people attended his funeral.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sebo, Sam 1906 births 1933 deaths American football fullbacks Garfield High School (New Jersey) alumni Syracuse Orange football players Newark Tornadoes players Sportspeople from Garfield, New Jersey Players of American football from Bergen County, New Jersey