Clyde Scott
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Clyde Luther Scott (born 29 August 1924 in Dixie, Louisiana) was an American athlete who competed competed professionally in the National Football League and earned an Olympic medal in the 110 meter hurdles.
Scott grew up in Smackover, Arkansas and participated in both track and football at the University of Arkansas and the US Naval Academy. He has been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
He competed for the United States in the 1948 Summer Olympics held in London, Great Britain in the 110 meter hurdles where he won the silver medal.
Scott later played five seasons in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Detroit Lions.
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