John Clifton Patton (July 29, 1923 – November 9, 2002) was a professional American football player who played guard for six seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Cardinals.
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 Patton on a 1950 Bowman football card | |
| Date of birth | July 29, 1923 |
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| Place of birth | Clyde, Texas, U.S. |
| Date of death | November 9, 2002 (aged 79) |
| Place of death | Comanche, Texas, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 243 lb (110 kg) |
| US college | TCU |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1946–1950 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 1951 | 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.
Early life and education
editJohn Clifton Patton was a native of Clyde, Texas.[1] His parents were Dessie L. Merrick and J. W. Patton, deputy sheriff of Callahan County and Howard County.[1][2] Patton had two sisters, Zirah and Bonnie.[2]
Patton graduated from Big Spring High School then studied at Texas Christian University.[1] While there, he played as a lineman in the TCU Horned Frogs football team.[3] He also attended Hardin-Simmons University and served in the United States Army.[1]
Career
editAfter finishing university, Patton played for the Philadelphia Eagles as a guard.[3]
Personal life
editOn July 14, 1948, Patton married Frances June Konczak at the St. Joachim Catholic Church in Clyde.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Frances June Konczak, John Clifton Patton Marry in Rites at Clyde's St. Joachim Catholic Church". Abilene Reporter-News. July 15, 1948. p. 8. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "J. W. Patton". Abilene Reporter-News. June 21, 1972. p. 13. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "Cliff Patton, Former TCU Star, Sets NFL Mark With 77 Conversions". The Binghampton Press. October 24, 1949. p. 15. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
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