Bill Sandeman
American football player
William Stewart Sandeman (born November 30, 1942, in Providence, Rhode Island) was an American professional football offensive tackle in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, and Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at the University of the Pacific.
Early life
Sandeman was a notable swimmer at Lincoln High School and started to play football as a junior.
He enrolled at Stockton Junior College where he was an All-American as a swimmer. After his sophomore season, he accepted a football scholarship from the University of the Pacific, where he played tight end and defensive end. He also competed in swimming.
In 2009, he was inducted into the Pacific Athletics Hall of Fame.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Sandeman was not selected in the 1965 NFL draft and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys. He injured his knee early in training camp and was placed on the injured reserve list.
In 1966, he was being converted to the offensive line, so he played both on offense and defense.
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