Cliff McClain
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Orlando, Florida, U.S.
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||
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| Born: | December 29, 1947 Orlando, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 217 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Orlando | ||||||||
| College: | South Carolina State | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1970: 5th round, 108th pick | ||||||||
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Clifford M. McClain (born December 29, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs.
After four seasons as a backup running back with the Jets, McClain signed as a free agent with the St. Louis Cardinalsbefore the 1974 season, which led to the Jets receiving linebacker Jamie Rivers and offensive guard Roger Bernhardt as compensation.[2] During the 1974 preseason, he was traded to the Chicago Bears as part of a package for wide receiver Earl Thomas, but was cut by the Bears.[3][4] He then played the 1974 season for the Florida Blazers of the World Football League (WFL).[5] McClain attempted to rejoin the NFL in 1975 but was cut after a tryout with the Atlanta Falcons.[6]
