Ernie Clark (American football)

Ernie Clark
No. 59
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born(1937-08-11)August 11, 1937
Arcadia, Florida, U.S.
DiedMarch 10, 2024(2024-03-10) (aged 86)
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolMedina (Medina, New York)
CollegeMichigan State
NFL draft1963: 13th round, 180th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries7
Interceptions4
Sacks11.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ernest Robert Clark (August 11, 1937 – March 10, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons with the Detroit Lions and one for the St. Louis Cardinals. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. Clark died on March 10, 2024, at the age of 86.[1]

References

  1. ^ Birkett, Dave (March 11, 2024). "Ernie Clark, former Detroit Lions and Michigan State football standout, dies at 86". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 11, 2024.