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Clyde Bennett
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Bennett with South Carolina
No. 71
Position:End
Personal information
Born:(1932-02-02)February 2, 1932
St. Matthews, South Carolina, U.S.
Died:December 13, 2021(2021-12-13) (aged 89)
Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Matthews (SC)
College:South Carolina
NFL draft:1954 / Round: 3 / Pick: 28
Career history
  • 1954
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Career highlights and awards
Career IRFU statistics
Games played:13
Receptions:26
Receiving yards:321
Player stats at NFL.com

Clyde Eugene Bennett (February 2, 1932 โ€“ December 13, 2021) was an American professional

1954 NFL Draft by the New York Giants
, but did not play for them.

Early life and education

Bennett was born on February 2, 1932, in St. Matthews, South Carolina. He attended St. Matthews High School, graduating in 1950 before joining the University of South Carolina. During the 1950 season, Bennett played on the South Carolina freshman football team.[1] He made the varsity roster in the next three seasons, leading the team in receiving in 1952 and 1953. He made 34 catches for 502 yards in 1952 and 23 catches for 413 yards in 1953. Bennett was named third-team All-American following his senior year of 1953. He was inducted into the South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame in 2003 and was described by The State as one of the top 50 greatest Gamecocks in 2017.[2]

Professional career

Bennett was selected in the third round (28th overall) of the

Interprovincial Rugby Football Union (IRFU). With the Rough Riders he appeared in thirteen games, wearing number 71.[1] As a receiver, he caught 26 passes for 321 yards.[1]

Later life and death

Following the 1954 season, Bennett entered the

Reese Air Force Base in 1957 for pilot training. There he met Dolores Roberson, who he married in 1960. He retired in 1978. Bennett died on December 13, 2021, at the age of 89.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Clyde Bennett Stats". Pro Football Archives.
  2. ^ a b "Clyde Bennett Obituary (2021)". Legacy.com.

Further reading

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