Sam Griffiths (Glebe) was born on 23 June 1886 in Petersham, NSW, and died on 20 March 1938. His full name was Samuel Griffiths.
Sam Griffiths (South Sydney) was born on 18 May 1913 in Mascot, NSW, and died on 11 July 1967. His full name was Samuel Walter Griffiths.
The Glebe player was the father of the South Sydney player.
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