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Sam Newman

Australian Rules Footballer

Birthday December 22, 1945

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Geelong, Australia

Age 78 years old

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About

Australian rules football player who hosted The Footy Show after retiring in 1980.

Before Fame

He played as a ruckman for Geelong from 1964 to 1980.

Trivia

He was inducted into the Australian Football League Hall of Fame in 2002.

Family Life

He fathered three sons and was married three times, with his third marriage being to Leonie Jones from 1996 to 1999.

Associated With

He led the way for future Australian League Football stars like Dale Thomas.