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Sports Hall of Fame Bio.
Sam Kennedy
Hall of Fame Class of 2007
Sam Kennedy (class of 1982) – As a linebacker for the San Francisco 49er’s, Sam was a member of the 1989 Super Bowl XXIII championship team, but his success in football started long before that. At Aptos High, Sam was an All-League and All-County linebacker, and at Cabrillo College, Sam was All-Conference. From Cabrillo, Sam went to San Jose State University, where he was a two-year starter, and from where the 49er’s drafted him in 1987. After retiring from the 49er’s, Sam took-up race car driving. He is a past winner of the Watsonville Speedway Stock Track Championship. Today Sam lives in Watsonville, and he continues to race with his brother Wally. Sam was presented into the Hall by his former coach, Jim Mikaelsen.