Ken Clarke (American football)

Kenneth Maurice Clarke (born August 28, 1956) is a former professional American football defensive tackle who played fourteen seasons in the National Football League. He played in Super Bowl XV for the Philadelphia Eagles. Clarke played college football at Syracuse University.

Ken Clarke
No. 71, 67
Date of birth (1956-08-28) August 28, 1956 (age 67)
Place of birthSavannah, Georgia, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Defensive tackle
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight268 lb (122 kg)
US collegeSyracuse
High schoolEnglish (Boston, MA)[1]
Career history
As player
1978–1987Philadelphia Eagles
1988Seattle Seahawks
1989–1991Minnesota Vikings
Career stats


  1. ^ "Taconic's Larry King will go to Syracuse U". The Berkshire Eagle. Apr 5, 1974. Ken Clarke of Jamaica Plain / Boston English will also go