Vince Clements Explained

Vince Clements
Number:	29
Position:	Running back
Birth Date:	4 January 1949
Birth Place:	Southington, Connecticut, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	3
Weight Lbs:	210
College:	Connecticut
Draftyear:	1971
Draftround:	4
Draftpick:	102
Pastteams:	New York Giants (–) The Hawaiians (1974-1975)
Highlights:	Second-team All-American (1970) 3× First-team All-Yankee Conference (1968-1970)
Statlabel1:	Rushing attempts
Statvalue1:	103
Statlabel2:	Rushing yards
Statvalue2:	435
Statlabel3:	Rushing TDs
Statvalue3:	1
Pfr:	C/ClemVi00

Vince Clements (born January 4, 1949) is a former American football running back. He played for the New York Giants from 1972 to 1973. He was acquired by the Giants along with Norm Snead, Bob Grim, a first rounder in 1972 (24th overall - Larry Jacobson) and a second rounder in 1973 (40th overall - Brad Van Pelt) from the Minnesota Vikings for Fran Tarkenton on January 27, 1972.^{[1] [2]}

Before his pro career, Clements played college football for Connecticut, where he was a major contributor on the team.^{[3] [4]}

External links

• Web site: History of Quarterbacks Traded for First Round Picks . The Big Lead . The Big Lead (USA Today Sports) . 25 September 2018.

Notes and References

1. https://www.nytimes.com/1972/01/28/archives/vikings-get-tarkenton-for-snead-and-4-others.html Koppett, Leonard. "Vikings Get Tarkenton For Snead and 4 Others," The New York Times, Friday, January 28, 1972.
2. https://www.prosportstransactions.com/football/DraftTrades/Years/1972.htm 1972 NFL Draft Pick Transactions, February 1 (Rounds 1 - 7) & 2 (Rounds 8 - 17)  - Pro Sports Transactions.
3. Web site: Clear Field Ahead for Clements . New York Times . 25 September 2018.
4. Web site: FOOTBALL GIANTS ACQUIRE ORDUNA . New York Times . 25 September 2018.