Clarence Scott (defensive back)

This article is about the defensive back. For the Cleveland Browns defensive back, see Clarence Scott.

Clarence Scott (May 5, 1944 - May 17, 2019) was an American football defensive back.

Clarence Scott

Profile
Position	Defensive back
Personal information
Born	(1944-05-05)May 5, 1944 Norristown, Pennsylvania
Died	May 17, 2019(2019-05-17) (aged 75)
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school	Upper Merion (PA)
College	Morgan State
Career history
Philadelphia Bulldogs (1966) Boston Patriots (1969-1970) New England Patriots (1971-1972)
Career statistics
Games 43 Games started 24 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Scott was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, in 1944. He attended Upper Merion High School in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and played college football at Morgan State.^[1]

He first played professional in the Continental Football League for the Philadelphia Bulldogs in 1966.^[2] He later played in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Patriots (1969-1970) and New England Patriots (1971-1972). He appeared in 43 games for the Patriots, 24 as a starter.^[1]