Curtis McClinton
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| Curtis McClinton | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 25, 1939 |
| Place of birth | Muskogee, OK |
| Position(s) | Halfback |
| College | Kansas |
| AFL Draft | 1961 / Round 14 |
| Pro Bowls | AFL All-Star 1962, 1966, 1967 |
| Awards | 1962 AFL MVP |
| Honors | 1967 AFL All-Star Game Offensive MVP |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1962 1963-1969 |
AFL Dallas Texans AFL Kansas City Chiefs |
Curtis McClinton (b June 25, 1939) is a former American Football player.
He is the sixth-leading rusher in franchise history and was one of the early stars of the American Football League. He had 762 rushing attempts for 3,124 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also caught 154 passes for 1,945 yards and 14 touchdowns. He played in three AFL All-Star games, following the 1962 and 1966-67 seasons. He was named the Outstanding player of the 1962 affair.
He was a member of both Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl teams and all three AFL title clubs. Was named American Football League Rookie of the Year in 1962, when he rushed for 604 yards and caught 29 passes for 333 yards. he was the first AFL Player to score a touchdown in a Super Bowl, catching a 7-yard pass in the second quarter of Super Bowl I. He was a backup tight end on the Super Bowl IV championship squad. He was selected as a future choice by the Titans in the 14th round of the 1961 AFL draft. He rushed for 1,377 yards as a college halfback at the University of Kansas. He wore number 32 for the Chiefs, and is a member of the Chiefs' Hall of Fame.
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| Preceded by Earl Faison |
American Football League Rookie of the Year 1962 |
Succeeded by Billy Joe |
