Clarence Scott (defensive back)

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Clarence Scott
Personal information
Born:(1944-05-05)May 5, 1944
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Died:May 17, 2019(2019-05-17) (aged 75)
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Upper Merion (PA)
College: Morgan State
Position: Defensive back
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games:43
Games started:24
Player stats at PFR

Clarence Scott (May 5, 1944 - May 17, 2019) was an American football defensive back.

Scott was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, in 1944. He attended Upper Merion High School in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and played college football at Morgan State. [1]

He first played professional in the Continental Football League for the Philadelphia Bulldogs in 1966. [2] He later played in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Patriots (1969-1970) and New England Patriots (1971-1972). He appeared in 43 games for the Patriots, 24 as a starter. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Clarence Scott". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  2. "Clarence Scott". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved November 7, 2020.