NFL linebacker and longtime high school football coach
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Key moments and achievements from Gail Clark's life.
Gail was born
· Bellefontaine, Ohio, USA
Graduation
A standout linebacker for the Chieftains from 1965 through 1968, Clark graduated in 1969 with a football scholarship to Michigan State University.
Graduation
A standout linebacker for the Chieftains from 1965 through 1968, Clark graduated in 1969 with a football scholarship to Michigan State University.
Honor
Clark lettered for the Spartans in 1970, 1971 and 1972 and earned All-Big Ten honors as a senior, drawing All-America recognition during his college career.
Honor
Clark lettered for the Spartans in 1970, 1971 and 1972 and earned All-Big Ten honors as a senior, drawing All-America recognition during his college career.
NFL Draft
The Steelers selected Clark out of Michigan State in the fourth round of the 1973 NFL Draft, 102nd overall.
NFL Draft
The Steelers selected Clark out of Michigan State in the fourth round of the 1973 NFL Draft, 102nd overall.
Role
Clark played 11 games for the Bears as a rookie, starting 3 at right linebacker and wearing No. 53.
Role
Clark played 11 games for the Bears as a rookie, starting 3 at right linebacker and wearing No. 53.
Role
Clark appeared in 8 games at linebacker for the Patriots, wearing No. 54 in his second and final NFL season.
Role
Clark appeared in 8 games at linebacker for the Patriots, wearing No. 54 in his second and final NFL season.
Role
Clark closed his playing career in the Canadian Football League, appearing in 5 games for the Toronto Argonauts and 2 for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Role
Clark closed his playing career in the Canadian Football League, appearing in 5 games for the Toronto Argonauts and 2 for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Gail Clark passed away
