Cliff Battles

Clifford Franklin Battles (May 1, 1910 – April 28, 1981) was an American football halfback who played in the National Football League (NFL). Battles was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968.

Cliff Battles
No. 20
Position:Halfback
Personal information
Born:(1910-05-01)May 1, 1910
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Died:April 28, 1981(1981-04-28) (aged 70)
Clearwater, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Akron (OH) Kenmore
College:West Virginia Wesleyan
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
  • NFL champion (1937)
  • 3× First-team All-Pro (1933, 1934, 1936)
  • Second-team All-Pro (1937)
  • 2× NFL rushing yards leader (1932, 1937)
  • NFL rushing touchdowns co-leader (1937)
  • NFL 1930s All-Decade Team
  • 80 Greatest Redskins
  • Washington Commanders Ring of Fame
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:3,511
Rushing average:4.2
Receptions:38
Receiving yards:546
Passing yards:590
Total touchdowns:31
Player stats at NFL.com
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