Jack Forsyth "Cy" McClairen (March 2, 1931 – December 28, 2020) was an American professional
football
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player and
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coach. He played as an
end
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for the
Pittsburgh Steelers
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of the
National Football League
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(NFL). He was selected in the
1953 NFL draft
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, but served a two-year stint in the
Army
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. At
Bethune–Cookman University
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, McClairen had duties as head coach in football and
basketball
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as well as duties as
athletic director
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. He served as head football coach from 1961 to 1972 and again from 1994 to 1996. He also coached the most wins for men's basketball in Bethune–Cookman history, having amassed a record of 397–427 in 31 total seasons.
McClairen died on December 28, 2020.
Head coaching record
Football
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1931 births
2020 deaths
African-American coaches of American football
African-American basketball coaches
American football ends
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Basketball coaches from Florida
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Bethune–Cookman Wildcats athletic directors
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Bethune–Cookman Wildcats football players
Bethune–Cookman Wildcats men's basketball coaches
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Pittsburgh Steelers players
Eastern Conference Pro Bowl players
Sportspeople from Panama City, Florida
Coaches of American football from Florida
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