Marlins president David Samson confirmed as 'Survivor' contestant

Marlins president David Samson confirmed as 'Survivor' contestant

Published Jan. 22, 2014 3:30 p.m. ET

Marlins president David Samson was officially revealed Wednesday as one of 18 castaways on the 28th season of 'Survivor.'

Samson, who competed for the $1 million grand prize, spent time in the Philippines province of Cagayan where the show was filmed last year.

Others in the cast include former NBA All-Star Cliff Robinson and pro poker player Garrett Adelstein.

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There will be six castaways in three tribes, each reflecting qualities that contestants have brought to the game and whether certain characteristics will help one win.

The new season -- titled 'Brawn vs. Brains vs. Beauty' -- premieres at 8 p.m. Feb. 26 on CBS. Samson was put in the brains' tribe.

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