Cliff Patton
American football player (1923–2002)
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John Clifton Patton (July 29, 1923 – November 9, 2002) was an American professional football player who was a guard for six seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Cardinals.
Linebacker
Clyde, Texas, U.S.
Comanche, Texas, U.S.
Patton on a 1950 Bowman football card | |||||||||
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| Positions | Guard Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | July 29, 1923 Clyde, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | November 9, 2002 (aged 79) Comanche, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 243 lb (110 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Big Spring (Big Spring, Texas) | ||||||||
| College | TCU | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1946: undrafted | ||||||||
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Cliff Patton was a Philadelphia Eagle since mid-season, 1946. He was a top-notch place-kicker. Over 2 years he converted 60 straight extra points after touchdowns and kicked 50 of those within a single season, in 1948.
Early life and education
John Clifton Patton was a native of Clyde, Texas.[1] His parents were Dessie L. Merrick and J. W. Patton, deputy sheriff of Callahan County and Howard County.[1][2] Patton had two sisters, Zirah and Bonnie.[2]
Patton graduated from Big Spring High School then studied at Texas Christian University.[1] While there, he played as a lineman in the TCU Horned Frogs football team.[3] He also attended Hardin-Simmons University and served in the United States Army.[1]
Career
After finishing university, Patton played for the Philadelphia Eagles as a guard.[3]
Personal life
On July 14, 1948, Patton married Frances June Konczak at the St. Joachim Catholic Church in Clyde.[1]