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Born Samuel Bass (July 21, 1851 ‒ July 21, 1878) was a 19th-century American train robber, outlaw, and outlaw gang leader. Notably, he was a member of a gang of six that robbed a Union Pacific train in Nebraska of $60,000 in newly minted gold from San Francisco, California.
Sam Bass (born July 21, 1851, near Mitchell, Ind., U.S.—died July 21, 1878, Round Rock, Texas) was an American Western outlaw who was finally gunned down by the Texas Rangers. Bass left his Indiana home at age 18 and drifted to Texas, where in 1874 he befriended Joel Collins.
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Samuel Mark Bass (November 20, 1961 – February 16, 2019) was an American motorsports artist known for being NASCAR 's first officially licensed artist. A lifelong NASCAR fan, he began working on designing drivers' cars paint schemes with Bobby Allison in 1988.
Learn about Sam Bass, a notorious outlaw and train robber who led two gangs in the Wild West. Read how he participated in the famous Ogallala train robbery and how he was killed in a shootout.
Jan 25, 2023 · Learn about Sam Bass, one of the most famous outlaws of the Wild West, who robbed stagecoaches and trains, and was known for his generosity and Robin Hood image. Discover how he became a criminal, how he died, and why he is still remembered today.
Feb 16, 2019 · Sam Bass, who created many memorable paint schemes and race programs for NASCAR drivers and tracks, passed away on Saturday. He was a beloved and respected figure in the sport, known for his talent, positivity and smile.
Feb 16, 2019 · DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Sam Bass, a NASCAR artist who helped design paint schemes and program covers that illuminated an entire sport, has died. He was 57.
