Clyde Vern Brock (born August 30, 1940) is an American former professional football offensive tackle in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He also was a member of the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Utah State University. He is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
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| Born: | August 30, 1940 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Offensive tackle |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Weight | 268 lb (122 kg) |
| College | Utah State |
| High school | Ogden (UT) |
| AFL draft | 1962, round: 8, pick: 63 |
| NFL draft | 1962, round: 2, pick: 20 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1962–1963 | Dallas Cowboys |
| 1963 | San Francisco 49ers |
| 1964–1975 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| CFL All-Star | 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 |
| Career stats | |
| Games played | 169 |
Early life
editBrock attended Ogden High School before moving on to Utah State University, where he was a multi-sport athlete. He practiced football, basketball, baseball, wrestling and the shot put.[1]
In football, he was a two-way tackle, playing behind Merlin Olsen and Clark Miller.[2]
Brock missed the 1961 inaugural Gotham Bowl against Baylor University. It was claimed that he signed a contract with a professional team before the game, and the school suspended him for the contest to avoid any possible sanctions by the NCAA.[3][4] Baylor won the game 24–9.[5]
Professional career
editChicago Bears
editBrock was selected by the Chicago Bears in the second round (20th overall) of the 1962 NFL draft and by the Houston Oilers in the eighth round (63rd overall) of the 1962 AFL Draft.
Even though he was a reserve for most of his college career, he was chosen by the Bears because of his measurables and performance as a blocker. On August 30, he was waived after struggling in the Shrine game against the Green Bay Packers.
Dallas Cowboys
editOn September 2, 1962, the Dallas Cowboys claimed him off waivers. He was a reserve player on both offense and defense. In 1963, he focused on being a defensive tackle, before being released on October 14.
San Francisco 49ers
editOn October 16, 1963, he was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco 49ers.[6] He was a backup offensive lineman that appeared in 6 games before being released on August 25, 1964.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
editIt was only when Brock got to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1964 that he became a standout at right offensive tackle, playing his entire career with the Green Riders. He received CFL All-Star recognition in 4 consecutive years, from 1966 to 1969.
He helped the franchise win its first Grey Cup championship in 1966, a 29–14 win over the Ottawa Rough Riders. He appeared in 159 games during his CFL career and retired after the 1975 season.
He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame as a player in 2020.[7]
Personal life
editHis son Matt Brock also played in the National Football League.
References
edit- ^ "Ute Set 5 Marks, But Lose To Aggie Trackmen". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Clyde Brock Inks Bear Pact". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Utah State Tackle Claims He Didn't Sign With Pros". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Oilers Owner Says Bears Jumped Gun". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Baylor Is Upset Gotham Bowl Victor". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Another Try With Vikings". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Canadian Football Hall of Fame unveils 2020 induction class". Canadian Football League. April 28, 2021.