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Stuart Lenox Clarkson (July 4, 1919 – October 26, 1957) was a linebacker for the Chicago Bears from 1942 to 1951. He was the last pick in the 1942 NFL Draft. Clarkson was a two-time Little All-American at Texas A&I University (now Texas A&M-Kingsville), 1938 and 1939.〔Chicago Daily Tribune (October 27, 1957). "Stu Clarkson, Former Bear, Dies in Texas". ''Chicago Daily Tribune'', p. A-2.〕 He was posthumously named to the Texas A&M-Kingsville Football Hall of Fame, 1972, and was named to the Texas A&M-Kingsville Football Team of Century in 2000. As a member of the 1946 World Champion Chicago Bears, he received an equal players share of $1,975.82.〔Chicago Daily Tribune (December 16, 1946). "Bears Win Seventh Title, 24-14". ''Chicago Daily Tribune'', p. 37.〕 Following his tenure with the Chicago Bears, Clarkson was line coach and player for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League from 1952 to 1953.〔Chicago Daily Tribune (May 7, 1952). "Clarkson To Join Winnipeg Staff". ''Chicago Daily Tribune'', p. C-3.〕 From 1943 to 1945, Clarkson served with the United States Army in England, France and Germany. On June 6, 1944, Clarkson was part of the American forces landing at Utah Beach, Normandy, France.〔Pro Football Hall of Fame WWII Honor Roll http://www.profootballhof.com/history/general/war/worldwar2/honor_roll.jsp〕 On October 26, 1957, while coaching during a game for the Sugar Land (Texas) High School football team, Clarkson suffered a heart attack and died on the side of the field. Sugar Land went on to beat Hitchcock High, 25-0.〔 He was the father of American lawyer (and now United States Bankruptcy Judge) and documentary photographer Scott C. Clarkson.〔Scott Clarkson Photography http://www.scottclarksonphotography.com〕 ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Stu Clarkson」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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