Herman Clark
American football player (1930–1989)
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Herman Piikea Clark (November 30, 1930 – October 9, 1989) was an American professional football tackle who played for the Chicago Bears in 1952 and from 1954 to 1957. He played college football at Oregon State University, and played in 52 games over five seasons for the Bears.
PositionsGuard
Linebacker
Linebacker
BornNovember 30, 1930
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
DiedOctober 9, 1989 (aged 58)
Molokai, Hawaii, U.S.
Molokai, Hawaii, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
 Clark on a 1952 Bowman football card | |||||||||
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| Positions | Guard Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | November 30, 1930 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | October 9, 1989 (aged 58) Molokai, Hawaii, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 256 lb (116 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Punahou School (Honolulu, Hawaii) | ||||||||
| College | Oregon St. | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1952: 4th round, 44th overall pick | ||||||||
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The Hawaiian-born Clark played collegiately for Oregon State in a position which would today be categorized as right defensive end, next to his brother Jim Clark, who played what would today be called right defensive tackle.[1]
