Sam Knox

Frank Samuel Knox was born on March 29, 1910, in Bow, New Hampshire. He initially attended Concord High School in Concord, New Hampshire before transferring to Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire and lastly Clark Preparatory School in Hanover, New Hampshire. Knox was a member of the New Hampshire Wildcats of the University of New Hampshire from 1930 to 1932. He was a letterman in 1931. He then played for the Illinois Fighting Illini of the University of Illinois in 1933 as part of the school's freshman team. While at Illinois, he was noted for the premature white streak in his hair. In May 1934, heading into his "sophomore" year, the University of Illinois discovered that Knox had lied about being a freshman, ending his college career. Knox later stated "I was relieved when I got caught. I knew I would never get by with it." ==Professional career==

Knox played in 11 games, starting two, for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) during the 1934 season as both a guard and tackle. He said that Lions owner George A. Richards also bet on exhibition games. ==Personal life==

Knox became a sales manager for insect repellants after his NFL career. He was also a part-owner and director of the Cincinnati Bengals. Knox's brother Carl Knox also played football at the University of Illinois. Knox died on May 17, 1981, in Chicago, Illinois. ==References==