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| Born | (1904-08-18)August 18, 1904 Greensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | May 26, 1977(1977-05-26) (aged 72) Greensburg, Pennysylvania, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | The Kiski School (Saltsburg, Pennsylvania) | ||||||||
| College | Pittsburgh (1928–1931) | ||||||||
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James L. Clark (August 18, 1904 – May 26, 1977) was an American professionalfootball player who played two seasons in theNational Football League (NFL) with thePittsburgh Pirates. He playedcollege football at theUniversity of Pittsburgh.
James L. Clark was born on August 18, 1904, inGreensburg, Pennsylvania.[1] He attended Greensburg High School in Greensburg before transferring toThe Kiski School inSaltsburg, Pennsylvania.[1]
He was a member of thePittsburgh Panthers football team form 1928 to 1931 and a three-yearletterman from 1929 to 1931.[1]
Clark signed with thePittsburgh Pirates (now Steelers) of theNational Football League (NFL) in 1933.[2] He played in ten games, starting five, for the Pirates during the team's inaugural season in 1933, rushing 76 times for 192 yards.[3] He appeared in nine games, starting three, in 1934, recording 31 carries for 84 yards while also catching one pass for a 28-yard touchdown.[3] Clark became a free agent after the 1934 season.[2]
Clark died on May 26, 1977, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.[1]