About Cliff Patton
Lived 1924 – 2004 (aged 79–80). Cliff Patton was an American american football player.
John Clifton Patton (July 29, 1923 – November 9, 2002) was an American professional football player who was a guard for six seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Cardinals.
Cliff Patton was a Philadelphia Eagle since mid-season, 1946. He was a top-notch place-kicker. Over 2 years he converted 60 straight extra points after touchdowns and kicked 50 of those within a single season, in 1948.
Early life and education John Clifton Patton was a native of Clyde, Texas. His parents were Dessie L. Merrick and J. W. Patton, deputy sheriff of Callahan County and Howard County. Patton had two sisters, Zirah and Bonnie. He also attended Hardin-Simmons University and served in the United States Army.
Career After finishing university, Patton played for the Philadelphia Eagles as a guard.
Personal life On July 14, 1948, Patton married Frances June Konczak at the St. Joachim Catholic Church in Clyde.
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Who was Cliff Patton?
American football player
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Cliff Patton was born on 29 July 1924 in Clyde.
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Cliff Patton died in 2004 in Comanche.
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Cliff Patton was an american football player.
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Cliff Patton was American.
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