Sourdough Sam is a mascot for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. According to his official biography, he has five nicknames: Sam, Sammy, Samster, Sammiester, Samarama. He wears jersey #49.
Just prior to the 2006 NFL Season, Sam's appearance was altered somewhat. He used to appear as a character with a scruffy brown beard, brown eyes, and a wide-brimmed ten-gallon hat with a chunk taken out of its brim. He then appeared as a clean-shaven gold panner with blue eyes and a hat without any imperfections. A bearded Sourdough Sam returned for the 2011 season.
He originated as the team's logo from 1946-62, where a prospector was depicted shooting two pistols and jumping in the air.
Read more about Sourdough Sam: Outside Appearances
Famous quotes containing the word sam:
“I can’t hide it any longer. I love you. It’s the old story, boy meets girl—Romeo and Juliet—Minneapolis and St. Paul!”
—Robert Pirosh, U.S. screenwriter, George Seaton, George Oppenheimer, and Sam Wood. Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush (Groucho Marx)