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Former Broncos Running Back Dies at 54

Former Broncos Running Back Dies at 54

Summary

Derrick Clark Sr., a former NFL player who played for the Denver Broncos, died at the age of 54. He also played in NFL Europe and other football leagues before retiring and became a co-owner of a developmental league team.

Key Facts

  • Derrick Clark Sr. played one season with the Denver Broncos in 1994.
  • He appeared in 16 games and started four times for the Broncos.
  • Clark scored three touchdowns and gained 168 rushing yards with the Broncos.
  • He played in NFL Europe for the Rhein Fire and became second all-time in rushing yards there.
  • Clark helped the Rhein Fire win the 1998 World Bowl Championship.
  • In 2001, he led the Orlando Rage in touchdowns and rushing yards in the XFL.
  • After retiring, he became the co-owner of the Daytona Beach Broncos.
  • Clark was inducted into the Evangel University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2021.

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