Clyde Brock
| No. 67, 77, 75 | |
| Born: | August 30, 1940 Ogden (UT) |
|---|---|
| AFL draft | 1962, Round: 8, Pick: 63 |
| NFL draft | 1962, Round: 2, Pick: 20 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1962–1963 | Dallas Cowboys |
| 1963 | San Francisco 49ers |
| 1964–1975 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 |
| Career stats | |
| Games played | 169 |
Clyde Vern Brock (born August 30, 1940) is a former professional
Early years
Brock attended
In football, he was a two-way tackle, playing behind Merlin Olsen and Clark Miller.[2]
Brock missed the 1961 inaugural
Professional career
Chicago Bears
Brock was selected by the
Even though he was a reserve for most of his college career, he was chosen by the Bears because of his measurables and performance as a blocker. On August 30, he was waived after struggling in the Shrine game against the Green Bay Packers.
Dallas Cowboys
On September 2, 1962, the Dallas Cowboys claimed him off waivers. He was a reserve player on both offense and defense. In 1963, he focused on being a defensive tackle, before being released on October 14.
San Francisco 49ers
On October 16,
Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL)
It was only when Brock got to the
He helped the franchise win its first Grey Cup championship in 1966, a 29–14 win over the Ottawa Rough Riders. He appeared in 159 games during his CFL career and retired after the 1975 season.
He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame as a player in 2020.[7]
Personal life
His son Matt Brock also played in the National Football League.
References
- ^ "Ute Set 5 Marks, But Lose To Aggie Trackmen". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Clyde Brock Inks Bear Pact". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Utah State Tackle Claims He Didn't Sign With Pros". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Oilers Owner Says Bears Jumped Gun". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Baylor Is Upset Gotham Bowl Victor". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Another Try With Vikings". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Canadian Football Hall of Fame unveils 2020 induction class". Canadian Football League. April 28, 2021.