Cletus Josiah "Red" Clinker (January 6, 1911 – January 12, 1979) was an

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player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the

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in 1942, compiling a record of 5–3. After one season at the helm, Clinker reported for duty at the U. S. Navy Pre-Flight School in

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. He died on January 12, 1979, in

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Head coaching record

College

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