George Clark

Football
Inducted: 2004
  • Native of Wilson, NC
  • Football and baseball star at Duke University in 1940s
  • Scored two touchdowns to lead Duke to 1945 Sugar Bowl win over Alabama
  • All-American in football in 1945
  • Rushed for 214 yards in a game against Wake Forest in 1945
  • Holds school record with 95-yard punt return against Wake Forest in 1944
  • Center fielder for Duke’s baseball team
  • Settled in High Point after football career ended, where he sold insurance and directed church choirs and choral groups