NFL · Draftees

Mike McClellan

1961 · Round 30 · Pick 237 · B · New York Titans (AFL)

Mike McClellan, full name William Michael McClellan according to Pro Football Reference (PFR), was born on October 10, 1939, in Stamford, Texas, and played at Stamford High School. He played at Oklahoma, listed by PFR at 6-1 and 185 lb. He was drafted twice: by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round, 80th overall, of the 1961 NFL draft, and by the AFL's New York Titans in the 30th round, 237th overall. OU's list dates the Titans pick 1961 and PFR dates it 1962. PFR shows him with Philadelphia in 1962–1963: 24 games, 6 starts, 4 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries (14 games and 3 interceptions in 1962, 10 games and 1 interception in 1963), and 6 Approximate Value. PFR shows no Pro Bowl or All-Pro honors. He died on June 25, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. Note: there is no Wikipedia article on him.

Sources

https://soonersports.com/sports/2019/8/13/208798496 | https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McClMi20.htm

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