Clyde Raymond Conner (May 18, 1933 – December 12, 2011) was an American professional football player who played split end for eight seasons with the San Francisco 49ers during the 1950s-60s.[1][2] Clyde played football at Pacific for three seasons.[3] He played varsity basketball for the Tigers during the 1954 and 1955 seasons, as well, and was a leading scorer at the guard position.[4] In 1986 he was inducted into the university's Athletic Hall of Fame.
Clyde played football at Pacific for three seasons.[5] He played varsity basketball for the Tigers during the 1954 and 1955 seasons, as well, and was a leading scorer at the guard position.[6] In 1986 he was inducted into the university's Athletic Hall of Fame.
Professional football
Conner attended a 49ers' open tryout the year following his graduation and was signed by the team after making a notable catch during a scrimmage.[7] He tied for fifth-place in voting for UPI Rookie of the year, and went on to play in 83 game over an eight-season career, making 203 catches for 2,643 yards.[8] He missed all but five games of the 1961 season after suffering a concussion.[9] He was put on waivers in September 1964.[10][11]
Personal life
Conner married Mary MacRitchie in 1957; they lived in Los Altos with their son and daughter from 1967 until Clyde's death in 2011.[12]
