Big Bear (American football), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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National Football League player
Date of Birth: 25-Dec-1889
Place of Birth: Winnebago, Nebraska, United States
Date of Death: 21-Dec-1959
Profession: athlete
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Big Bear (American football)
- Samuel Big Bear (December 25, 1889 - December 21, 1959), mainly referred to as simply Big Bear in the record books, was a Native American professional football player during the early years of the National Football League.
- During his two-year career, Big Bear played in 6 games with the Oorang Indians.
- He played in 1 game for the 1922 season and in 5 games for the 1923 season.
- He ended his professional career after the Indians disbanded in 1923.
- According to NFL records, Big Bear did not attend college or play college football.
- However, the Pro Football Researchers Association states that he attended the Carlisle Indian School located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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