Darnell Clash facts for kids
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| Born: | June 18, 1962 Cambridge, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | DB/RS |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| College | Wyoming |
| Career history | |
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| 1984–1987 | BC Lions |
| 1987 | Toronto Argonauts |
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| CFL All-Star | 1985 |
| CFL East All-Star | 1987 |
Darnell Clash, born on June 18, 1962, is a former American football player. He played as a defensive back in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for four seasons. He was part of two teams: the BC Lions and the Toronto Argonauts. Before playing professionally, he played college football at the University of Wyoming.
What Darnell Clash Did in College
Darnell Clash played college football for the Wyoming Cowboys. He played from 1980 to 1982. He was amazing at returning kicks and punts. He set a school record for the most returns in his career, with 153. He also gained a lot of yards, 2,286 in total, from these returns.
In 1981, Darnell was recognized for his skills. He earned All-Western Athletic Conference honors. This means he was one of the best players in his college league. He also caught seven interceptions during his college career. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player.
Darnell Clash's Professional Football Career
After college, Darnell Clash joined the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for the BC Lions from 1984 to 1987. During this time, he played in 39 games. In 1985, he was named a CFL All-Star. This means he was one of the best players in the entire league that year.
In 1987, Darnell also played for the Toronto Argonauts. He played in sixteen games for them during that season. He was recognized again for his great play. He earned CFL East All-Star recognition. This means he was one of the top players in the Eastern division of the CFL.
