Leon Clarke (American football)
American football player (1933–2009)
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Leon Clarke (January 10, 1933 – October 5, 2009)[1] was an American professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) from 1956 to 1963.
PositionTight end
BornJanuary 10, 1933
Venice, California, U.S.
Venice, California, U.S.
DiedOctober 5, 2009 (aged 76)
Los Alamitos, California, U.S.
Los Alamitos, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Clarke in 1959 | |||||||||
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born | January 10, 1933 Venice, California, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | October 5, 2009 (aged 76) Los Alamitos, California, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 232 lb (105 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Venice (Los Angeles, California) | ||||||||
| College | USC | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1956: 2nd round, 14th overall pick | ||||||||
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Clarke prepped at Venice High School. He played college football for the USC Trojans and played in the Pro Bowl in 1956.[2]
Clarke was also an All-American hurdler for the USC Trojans track and field team, finishing 3rd in the 220 yards hurdles at the 1955 NCAA track and field championships.[3]
Clarke died of pancreatitis in Los Alamitos, California, on October 5, 2009.[1] He was 76 years old.[4]
