Vince Clements
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Position: | Running back |
Personal information | |
Born: | Southington, Connecticut, U.S. | January 4, 1949
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Southington (Southington, Connecticut) |
College: | Connecticut |
NFL draft: | 1971 / Round: 4 / Pick: 102 |
Career history | |
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Vince Clements (born January 4, 1949) is a former American football running back. He played for the New York Giants from 1972 to 1973. He was acquired by the Giants along with Norm Snead, Bob Grim, a first rounder in 1972 (24th overall–Larry Jacobson) and a second rounder in 1973 (40th overall–Brad Van Pelt) from the Minnesota Vikings for Fran Tarkenton on January 27, 1972.[1][2]
Before his pro career, Clements played college football for Connecticut, where he was a major contributor on the team.[3][4]
References
- ^ Koppett, Leonard. "Vikings Get Tarkenton For Snead and 4 Others," The New York Times, Friday, January 28, 1972. Retrieved November 1, 2020
- ^ 1972 NFL Draft Pick Transactions, February 1 (Rounds 1–7) & 2 (Rounds 8–17) – Pro Sports Transactions. Retrieved November 1, 2020
- ^ "Clear Field Ahead for Clements". New York Times. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
- ^ "FOOTBALL GIANTS ACQUIRE ORDUNA". New York Times. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
External links
- "History of Quarterbacks Traded for First Round Picks". The Big Lead. The Big Lead (USA Today Sports). Retrieved 25 September 2018.