Sam Scarber, an American actor and former football player, died on March 8, 2026, at age 76.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 24, 1949, he played fullback in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers.
Scarber played college football at the University of New Mexico after attending Northeastern Junior College, and he was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 1971 NFL draft. He later appeared in films including The Karate Kid and Over the Top.
Sam Willis Scarber Jr. (June 24, 1949 – March 8, 2026) was an American actor and American football fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Diego Chargers. He played college football at the University of New Mexico and was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round (69th overall) of the 1971 NFL draft.