Clifford Ivory facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback |
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| Born: | August 1, 1975 Quitman, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) |
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| College: | Troy State |
| NFL Draft: | 1998 / Round: 6 / Pick: 155 |
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| Player stats at CFL.ca (archive) | |
Clifford Ivory was born on August 1, 1975. He is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback, which is a defensive position in football. Clifford Ivory played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for two teams: the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Toronto Argonauts.
He was known for making many "interceptions." An interception happens when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player. If they then run the ball all the way to the other team's end zone, it's called an "interception returned for a touchdown." Clifford Ivory once held a record for the Toronto Argonauts with five of these touchdowns. Later, another player named Byron Parker broke his record in 2007.
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Clifford Ivory's Football Journey
Starting in the NFL
Clifford Ivory was chosen by a team in the 1998 NFL Draft. The NFL Draft is where professional football teams pick new players from college. He was picked in the sixth round, as the 155th player overall. He started his professional career with the San Diego Chargers in 1998.
Playing in the CFL
After playing for the San Diego Chargers, Clifford Ivory moved to play in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He first played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 2000 to 2001. Then, he joined the Toronto Argonauts in 2002 and played with them until 2006.
During his time with the Argonauts, he became a very important player. He was recognized as a CFL All-Star three times in a row, from 2002 to 2004. This award means he was one of the best players in the league at his position.
Grey Cup Champion
One of Clifford Ivory's biggest achievements was winning the Grey Cup in 2004. The Grey Cup is the championship game of the Canadian Football League, similar to the Super Bowl in the NFL. Winning the Grey Cup is a huge honor for any CFL player.
After Playing Football
After his playing career, Clifford Ivory also spent some time coaching. In 2007, he was the Defensive Coordinator for the York Lions football team. A Defensive Coordinator is a coach who plans how the defense will play against the other team.
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