About Mike Clendenen
Born 1963. Mike Clendenen is an American american football player.
Michael Dean Clendenen (born June 12, 1963) is an American former gridiron football player. He was a placekicker for the Houston Cougars from 1981 to 1984. Clendenen, who kicked barefoot, was the first placekicking specialist to receive an athletic scholarship from the UH football program.
Clendenen auditioned for the kicking job at La Porte High School. Just as the head coach walked onto the field for the tryout, Clendenen knocked through a 55-yarder. "I'll see you out here Monday," the coach said.
His son, Jack, is an actor in Hollywood. References
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Who is Mike Clendenen?
American-football player
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Mike Clendenen was born on 12 June 1963 in Dallas.
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Mike Clendenen is an american football player.
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Mike Clendenen is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Clendenen. https://biography.guide/mike-clendenen/
MLA: "Mike Clendenen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-clendenen/.
Chicago: "Mike Clendenen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mike-clendenen/.
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