Leon Clarke

Leon Clarke (January 10, 1933 – October 5, 2009) was an American professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) from 1956 tp 1963.

Clarke prepped at Venice High School. He played college football for the USC Trojans and played in the Pro Bowl in 1956.

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.

Clarke died of pancreatitis in Los Alamitos, California, on October 5, 2009.

NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high

Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1956 RAM 12 11 36 650 18.1 60 4 1957 RAM 9 7 23 442 19.2 70 4 1958 RAM 11 5 18 135 7.5 17 4 1959 RAM 11 10 29 453 15.6 60 0 1960 CLE 9 4 11 184 16.7 86 4 1961 CLE 13 1 11 211 19.2 41 2 1962 CLE 11 0 10 106 10.6 22 0 1963 MIN 3 0 3 34 11.3 14 0 79 38 141 2,215 15.7 86 18