Clyde Scott
Clyde Luther Scott (born August 29, 1924 in Dixie , Louisiana - † January 30, 2018 ) was an American hurdler and American football player.
As a student at the University of Arkansas , he became NCAA champion in the 110-meter hurdles in 1948 . In the same year he won the silver medal in this discipline at the Olympic Games in London .
He subsequently played as a running back with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Detroit Lions in the National Football League (NFL).
Scott died on January 30, 2018 at the age of 93.
Web links
- Clyde Luther "Smackover" Scott (1924–) by Scott Cashion in the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, July 13, 2009
- Clyde Scott in the Sports-Reference database (English; archived from the original )
- Clyde Scott at databaseFootball.com
Individual evidence
- ↑ Former Arkansas football player Clyde Scott dies at age of 93 , accessed February 1, 2018
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Scott, Clyde |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Scott, Clyde Luther (full name); Smackover (nickname) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American hurdler and football player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 29, 1924 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Dixie , Louisiana , United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 30, 2018 |