Cliff Anderson (American football) facts for kids
Anderson on a 1953 Bowman football card
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| Position: | End | ||
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| Born: | November 25, 1929 Cape May, New Jersey |
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| Died: | March 16, 1979 (aged 49) Princess Anne, Maryland |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Cape May (NJ) | ||
| College: | Indiana | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1952 / Round: 25 / Pick: 291 | ||
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Clifton Junior Anderson (born November 25, 1929 – died March 16, 1979) was an American football player. He played as an end in the National Football League (NFL). Cliff Anderson played for two teams during his career. These teams were the Chicago Cardinals and the New York Giants.
Cliff Anderson's Football Journey
Cliff Anderson started his football journey in high school. He went to Cape May High School in Cape May, New Jersey. After high school, he continued to play football in college. He played for Indiana University Bloomington.
Playing in the NFL
In 1952, Cliff Anderson was chosen in the 1952 NFL Draft. The Chicago Cardinals picked him in the 25th round. He played for the Cardinals for two seasons. In 1953, he also played for the New York Giants.
Family Connection
Cliff Anderson has a famous grandson. His grandson is basketball player Kyle Anderson. Kyle Anderson plays professional basketball today.
