Ron Clinkscale

American gridiron football player (1933–2024)
Ron Clinkscale
Clinkscale in 1955
Date of birth(1933-10-22)October 22, 1933
Place of birthAmarillo, Texas, U.S.
Date of deathJuly 10, 2024(2024-07-10) (aged 90)
Place of deathFort Worth, Texas U.S.
Career information
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)QB
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
US collegeTexas Christian
Career history
As player
1955BC Lions
1956Calgary Stampeders
1956BC Lions
1957–1958Calgary Stampeders

Ron Clinkscale (October 22, 1933 – July 10, 2024) was an American professional football quarterback who played four seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the BC Lions and Calgary Stampeders. He played college football at Texas Christian University. Clinkscale died on July 10, 2024, at the age of 90.[1]

References

  1. ^ Garcia, Eric E. (15 July 2024). "Clinkscale, former TCU trustee, 'fastest' football player in 1950s, dies at age 90". Fort Worth Report. Retrieved 15 July 2024.

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