Sam Cunningham

Sam and I started in the backfield of the County All Atars Team 1969. La Playa Stadium was packed. At 6’3” 210 and 6’1” 195 he and I were possibly the most feared teenage running duo in America for one night. I could cover the first 10 yards in 1.6 seconds. He could run the hundred in 9.9 and shot-put me to the moon if he wanted. Hercules and Mercury he was. One of the nicest most kind-spoken guys I ever met. And a smile as big as the Golden Gate. We’ll miss you, Sam.

It is with heartfelt sympathy that I express my condolences to Sam's family.
What a guy, what an athlete, what a friend! Sam had tremendous character, a quiet strength and an admirable humility. I'm privileged to have been able to call him my friend and football colleague. My wife joins me in sentiment and sincere sympathy.

Bill and Belinda Holland

To the family, many, many friends, and fans of this great person that was a football player who helped break down racial barriers at the University of Southern California before excelling with the New England Patriots. He had a wonderful career in football. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Sam Cunningham. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Sam Cunningham.

Sam "Bam" was class personified. He was our hometown hero growing up in Santa Barbara Ca. I had the privilege of meeting him, and becoming dear friends. We blessed me with his stories growing up in Santa Barbara, and his exploits at USC, and time in the NFL. I took his death much harder than I realized I would. He will truly be missed.

Thank for his strength and roll model to me as Blackman a real hero.

Precious memories of Sam. Especially when he ran all over my H. S. Football Team. Port Hueneme Vikings in 1969. Not only a great football player but a great sprinter. Well loved, admired and respected. Keeping the Cunningham family in my thoughts and prayers ❤

My friendship with Sam made me a better person. Thank you and I love you forever

We as a family loved you with all our hearts and soul we will never forget you may the lord bless your family and you can be with your mom and dad Rest In Peace the Lorenzen Family

Sam was a man that show us what it is to be "Humble"! And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ JESUS. Philippians 4:7