Johnny Sample - #24 - DB - Maryland State - Profile

Has been starting left cornerback for two seasons (1966-'67)... was co-captain of the defense in '67... joined Jets as a free agent... broke into pro ball under Weeb Ewbank at Baltimore Colts...played on 1958-'59 championship clubs... starred in '59 title game with TD return... was all-NFL in '61 with Pitt... made four interceptions for Jets last fall... returned one 41 yards for a TD that beat Buffalo... led club in interceptions in 1966 with six... was a standout in college on both offense and defense... excellent speaker... has done good work on radio and TV... also, constantly talks to opposing players on the field...owns a restaurant and lounge and operates a ticket agency in field... Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.