Name Ray Clemons | Role American football player | |
Education Saint Mary's College of California | ||
Raymond Gordon Clemons (April 2, 1921 – December 28, 2005) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a guard in the National Football League (NFL) with the Green Bay Packers in 1947. Clemons served as the head football coach at California State University, Sacramento—known as Sacramento State College before 1972—from 1961 to 1975, compiling a record of 72–75–3.
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Biography
Clemons was born on April 2, 1921 in Roseville, California.
Playing career
Clemons played with the Green Bay Packers during the 1947 NFL season. He played at college football at Saint Mary's College of California.
Coaching career
Clemons was named head football coach at Sacramento City College in 1956. He moved on to Sacramento State College in 1960, serving as line coach for one season before succeeding Johnny Baker as head football coach.