Former Bears, Patriots Linebacker Gail Clark Dies at 75
Summary
Gail Clark, a former NFL and Canadian Football League linebacker, died on July 5 at age 75. After his playing career, he became a longtime high school football coach in Ohio and was well known in his community.Key Facts
- Gail Clark played college football at Michigan State University from 1970 to 1972.
- He recorded 294 tackles in college, ranking high in school history.
- Clark was chosen in the 1973 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers but played for the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots.
- He played 11 games in his rookie NFL season with the Bears and 8 games with the Patriots.
- Clark finished his playing career in the Canadian Football League with the Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
- He spent 40 years coaching football at Bellefontaine High School in Ohio.
- Clark also helped with the school’s track and field program.
- He was respected and appreciated for his impact on local sports and athletes.
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