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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||
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| Born: | (1949-01-04) January 4, 1949 (age 75) Southington, Connecticut, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Southington (Southington, Connecticut) | ||||||||
| College: | Connecticut | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1971 / round: 4 / pick: 102 | ||||||||
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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.
Before his pro career, Clements played college football for Connecticut, where he was a major contributor on the team.
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 September 25, 2018.
- "FOOTBALL GIANTS ACQUIRE ORDUNA". New York Times. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
External links
- "History of Quarterbacks Traded for First Round Picks". The Big Lead. The Big Lead (USA Today Sports). Retrieved September 25, 2018.
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