Sam “Bam” Cunningham, a 2010 inductee into College Football Hall of Fame and the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, died Tuesday in Inglewood, Calif. He was 71.
In a statement, Patriots chairman and CEO Robert Kraft mourned the loss of the USC All-American fullback and New England franchise rushing leader, commending ground broken beyond the field.
”We are deeply saddened to learn of yet another loss to the Patriots family this week and our hearts ache for Sam Cunningham’s family and all who are mourning his passing today” Kraft’s statement read. “Sam ‘Bam’ Cunningham was one of my favorite players throughout the ‘70s and my sons all loved him.