Sam Mills

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sam Mills
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 3, 1959(1959-06-03)
Age	65
Date Of Death	2005-08-03
Birthplace	Neptune City
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Gemini

Sam Mills Biography

Sam Mills is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on June 3, 1959 in Neptune City, New Jersey, United States. Linebacker who was a linebacker as a linebacker in the NFL from 1986 until 1997, playing primarily with The New Orleans Saints. He was five-time Pro Bowl selection and four-time All-Pro.

He was coach under He was coached by Jim Mora in both the NFL and USFL. in both the NFL and the USFL.

Sam Mills was born in Neptune City, New Jersey. While growing up in Long Branch, New Jersey, he loved to tag along with his older brother and play pickup football games with the bigger boys. Mills attended high school at Long Branch High School, where he was a standout football player and wrestler. In 1976 and 1977, Mills won District Championships at Long Branch as a wrestler. Long Branch High School honors him to this day by hanging his high school jersey and his NFL jersey in the school gym. Although considered a great athlete in high school, Mills’ 5’9″ frame did not interest college scouts. Even though Mills was only 5’9 3/4, since he was so close to 5’10, thats what he originally went by

Mills attended college at Montclair State College (now known as Montclair State University) and made the football squad as a walk-on. Mills played for Montclair State from 1977-1980 where he is the all-time leader in career tackles with 501, tackles in a season (142), and tackles in a game (22). He was a three-time NJAC First Team All-Star and was named the New Jersey Collegiate Writers Defensive Player of the Year for three straight seasons (1978–1980).

Sam Mills III, his son. Sam Mills III, also has played with his team, the Carolina Panthers.

Sam Mills Net Worth

Sam Mills is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sam Mills 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played football in college in the state of Montclair State University, and played in the USFL before joining the NFL.

Following his professional career, He was hired to take on an assistant coach position for The Carolina Panthers, the team which he left with.

Samuel Davis Mills Jr. (June 3, 1959 – April 18, 2005) was an American football linebacker who played twelve seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers. He also played for three seasons in the United States Football League (USFL) with the Philadelphia Stars and won two championships.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Sam Mills height 5 ft 9 in Sam weight 105 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Sam Mills Dating?

According to our records, Sam Mills married to Melanie Mills. As of December 1, 2023, Sam Mills’s is not dating anyone.

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Mills became a free agent at the end of the 1994 NFL season. The expansion Carolina Panthers offered him a two-year, $2.8 million deal. While New Orleans matched the offer, Mills was displeased that the Saints did not make an offer until the Panthers forced their hand, and opted to sign with the Panthers.

Facts & Trivia

Sam Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sam Mills celebrates birthday on June 3 of every year.

Mills’ jersey number 51 was retired by the Panthers at the start of the 2005 NFL season, making it the first number the franchise retired. Mills was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2009, with his son Sam Mills III accepting the award on his father’s behalf. Sam Mills III is currently the defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins.

What was Sam Mills cause of death?

Colon cancer

Is Sam Mills in the NFL Hall of Fame?

Mills, the former Panthers linebacker and assistant coach, the first player inducted into the team’s Hall of Honor, and the only player whose number is formally retired by the team, now has a new line in his bio. Sam Mills is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

What was Sam Mills nickname?

In 1982, Mills signed as a free agent with Toronto of the CFL but the Argonauts had no vision for him and cut him. Then, in 1983, Mills signed with the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars of the USFL, starring from 1983-85, earning the nickname “ Field Mouse ,” which stuck with him throughout his career.

Is Sam Mills going into the Hall of Fame as a saint or a panther?

The legendary Carolina Panthers linebacker is headed to Canton. Thursday night at the NFL Honors Awards show, former Carolina Panthers linebacker Sam Mills was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2022 induction class.

What did Cliff Branch died of?

Natural causes