Cliff Patton
No. 65, 68 | |
Guard | |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
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Weight | 243 lb (110 kg) |
US college | TCU |
Career history | |
As player | |
1946–1950 | Philadelphia Eagles |
1951 | Chicago Cardinals |
Career highlights and awards | |
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John Clifton Patton (July 29, 1923 – November 9, 2002) was a professional
guard for six seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Cardinals
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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.
At TCU Cliff was an All-Southwest guard at. At one time Cliff was headed toward a baseball career. He was already a promising catcher when the gridiron claimed his allegiance.