Cliff Baldwin

Clifford William "Kip" Baldwin (September 22, 1899 – January 25, 1979) was an American football back who played two seasons in the American Professional Football Association (AFPA), now known as the National Football League (NFL), with the Muncie Flyers.

Early life Baldwin was born in Muncie, Indiana. Baldwin subsequently sued the officer, claiming that he had sustained permanent injury as a result of the shooting.

NFL career Baldwin continued to play football despite his injury. When the National Football League (NFL) was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA), Muncie was one of the charter members. On October 3, 1920, Baldwin played halfback for Muncie in what may have been the first game in NFL history. (Lack of records as to start times leaves ambiguity as to which of two games played on October 3, 1920, was the first NFL game.)

Baldwin played for the Muncie and Congerville Flyers during the 1920 and 1921 seasons.

Baldwin broke his nose three times during his football career and recalled that the Flyers "were known as a rough and tough team", so much so that "some of the teams hesitated playing us." He was buried at the Elm Ridge Memorial Park in Muncie.