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, born on August 1, 1975, is an American former professional football player. He played as a cornerback, a defensive position, in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was known for his impressive plays, especially for returning intercepted passes for touchdowns.
Clifford Ivory's Football Journey
Clifford Ivory started his professional football career after being drafted into the NFL in 1998. He was chosen by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round of the draft.
Playing in the CFL
After his time with the Chargers, Clifford Ivory moved to the Canadian Football League. He played for two different teams in the CFL:
- The Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 2000 to 2001.
- The Toronto Argonauts from 2002 to 2006.
During his time with the Toronto Argonauts, Clifford Ivory became famous for his ability to intercept passes and run them back for touchdowns. He once held the Argonauts' team record for the most interceptions returned for touchdowns, with 5. He shared this record with two other great players, Ed Berry and Adrion Smith. Later, another player named Byron Parker broke this record in 2007.
Career Highlights
Clifford Ivory achieved some major successes during his football career.
- He won the Grey Cup in 2004 with the Toronto Argonauts. The Grey Cup is the championship trophy of the Canadian Football League, similar to the Super Bowl in the NFL.
- He was also named a CFL All-Star three times. This means he was recognized as one of the best players in the league at his position in 2002, 2003, and 2004.
After his playing career, Clifford Ivory also spent some time coaching. He was a Defensive Coordinator for the York Lions football team in 2007.
