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Vince Clements

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Vince Clements
No. 29
Position:Running back
Personal information
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)
Career information
High school:Southington (Southington, Connecticut)
College:Connecticut
NFL draft:1971 / round: 4 / pick: 102
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:103
Rushing yards:435
Rushing TDs:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.[1][2]

Before his pro career, Clements played college football for Connecticut, where he was a major contributor on the team.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Koppett, Leonard. "Vikings Get Tarkenton For Snead and 4 Others," The New York Times, Friday, January 28, 1972. Retrieved November 1, 2020
  2. ^ 1972 NFL Draft Pick Transactions, February 1 (Rounds 1–7) & 2 (Rounds 8–17) – Pro Sports Transactions. Retrieved November 1, 2020
  3. ^ "Clear Field Ahead for Clements". New York Times. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  4. ^ "FOOTBALL GIANTS ACQUIRE ORDUNA". New York Times. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
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