Cliff Anderson

Clifton Junior Anderson (November 25, 1929 – March 16, 1979) was an American professional football player who was an end for two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Chicago Cardinals and New York Giants. He was selected by the Cardinals in the 25th round of the 1952 NFL draft after playing college football for the Indiana Hoosiers.

Early life and college Clifton Junior Anderson was born on November 25, 1929, in Cape May, New Jersey. He attended Cape May High School in Cape May.

Anderson was also an All-American shot putter and discus thrower for the Indiana Hoosiers track and field team, finishing 5th and 3rd in the two events respectively at the 1951 NCAA track and field championships.

Professional career Anderson was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the 25th round, with the 291st overall pick, of the 1952 NFL draft. He signed with the team on April 5. Anderson started one game for the Cardinals in 1953 and caught one eight-yard pass before being released on September 29, 1953.

Anderson signed with the New York Giants on October 23, 1953. He appeared in eight games, starting four, for the Giants during the 1953 season, recording 16 receptions for 258 yards.

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