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Gail Clark
No. 53, 54
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born(1951-04-14)April 14, 1951
Bellefontaine, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJuly 3, 2026(2026-07-03) (aged 75)
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight226 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High schoolBellefontaine
CollegeMichigan State
NFL draft1973: 4th round, 102nd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Gail Allen Clark (April 14, 1951 – July 3, 2026) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for the Chicago Bears and the New England Patriots of National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans.[1][2][3]

Clark died on July 3, 2026, at the age of 75.[4]

References

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  1. ↑ "Gail Clark Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Gail Clark, LB". Nfl.com. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Bears acquire Gail Clark; Wallace goes". Chicago Tribune. August 28, 1973. p. 29. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Bellefontaine football legend and longtime coach Gail Clark passes away at 75". Peak of Ohio. July 6, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026.