Cliff Battles
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Cliff Battles, a name etched in the annals of early professional football, was a dynamic halfback whose career spanned the formative years of the National Football League (NFL). Born on May 1, 1910, in Akron, Ohio, Battles grew up in a time when football was evolving into a major American sport. His journey to the NFL began at

Cliff Battles, a name etched in the annals of early professional football, was a dynamic halfback whose career spanned the formative years of the National Football League (NFL). Born on May 1, 1910, in Akron, Ohio, Battles grew up in a time when football was evolving into a major American sport. His journey to the NFL began at

Career Passing Stats

NFL 1932-1937

Yards

590

Touchdowns

1

Completion %

28.0

Yards/Game

9.8

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Career Timeline

1932-1937

Boston Braves (NFL)

Player

1932-1937

Boston Redskins (NFL)

Player

1946-1947

Brooklyn Dodgers (AAFC)

Head Coach

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Born May 1st, 1910

Died Apr 28th, 1981

Age 70 years old

Height / Weight 6' 1" 195 lbs

College West Virginia Wesleyan

Position TB · FB · WB · DB

Uniform # 20

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