Clyde Conner
| No. 86, 88 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | WR |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | May 18, 1933 Tuttle, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died: | December 12, 2011 (aged 78) Los Altos, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 193 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | South San Francisco High School |
| College: | Pacific |
| Undrafted: | 1956 |
| Career history | |
Clyde Raymond Conner (May 18, 1933 – December 12, 2011) was a professional American football player who played split end for eight seasons with the San Francisco 49ers during the 1950s-60s.[1][2] Clyde played football at Pacific for three seasons.[3] He played varsity basketball for the Tigers during the 1954 and 1955 seasons, as well, and was a leading scorer at the guard position.[4] In 1986 he was inducted into the university's Athletic Hall of Fame.
Early life & education[edit]
Conner was born in Tuttle, Oklahoma; his family moved to South San Francisco, California in 1940. He graduated from South San Francisco High School, then attended the College of San Mateo before transferring to University of the Pacific.
Clyde played football at Pacific for three seasons.[5] He played varsity basketball for the Tigers during the 1954 and 1955 seasons, as well, and was a leading scorer at the guard position.[6] In 1986 he was inducted into the university's Athletic Hall of Fame.
Professional football[edit]
Conner attended a 49ers' open tryout the year following his graduation and was signed by the team after making a notable catch during a scrimmage.[7] He tied for fifth-place in voting for UPI Rookie of the year, and went on to play in 83 game over an eight-season career, making 204 catches for 2,653 yards.[8] He missed all but five games of the 1961 season after suffering a concussion.[9] He was put on waivers in September 1964.[10][11]
Personal life[edit]
Conner married Mary MacRitchie in 1957; they lived in Los Altos with their son and daughter from 1967 until Clyde's death in 2011.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ "Ex-49er end Clyde Conner moves to Reno next week". Nevada State Journal. 3 October 1964. p. 9. Retrieved 27 July 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Dick Kranz (30 July 1962). "Kranz-Berries". Stockton Evening and Sunday Record. p. 23. Retrieved 27 July 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Clyde Conner (1986) - Hall of Fame". pacifictigers.com. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "1954-55 Pacific Tigers Men's Roster and Stats". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Clyde Conner (1986) - Hall of Fame". pacifictigers.com. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "1954-55 Pacific Tigers Men's Roster and Stats". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "History of 49ers Camp: St. Mary's College". 49ers.com. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Clyde Conner Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Forty-Niners lose end Clyde Conner for season". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. UPI. 7 November 1961. p. 14. Retrieved 27 July 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Ed Jacoubowsky (2 September 1964). "Cutting an old pro is rough". Redwood City Tribune. p. 14. Retrieved 27 July 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Bob Brachman (2 September 1964). "49ers release vet Clyde Conner". The San Francisco Examiner. p. 59. Retrieved 27 July 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Jen Nowell (4 January 2012). "Former 49ers football great Clyde Conner, 78: Outstanding player, father". Los Altos Town Crier. Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
External links[edit]
- Pro football stats at pro-football-reference.com
- College basketball stats at Sports Reference