Clarence Calvert "Sam" Covington (November 18, 1894 – January 4, 1963) was a professional

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. He was a

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in parts of three seasons (1913, 1917–18) with the

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and

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. For his career, he compiled a .178

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, with one

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and 14

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. He was born and later died in

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, at the age of 68. His brother

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also played in the major leagues.

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