| Date of birth: | July 3, 1947 |
| Place of birth: | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Position(s): | Running back |
| College: | Oregon |
| NFL Draft: | 1969 / Round: |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1969-1970 1970 1970-1972 1973-1974 |
Dallas Cowboys New Orleans Saints Dallas Cowboys New England Patriots |
Claxton Welch (born July 3, 1947 in Portland, Oregon) is a former NFL running back.[1] He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys out of Oregon in 1969. After his first season, he was sent to the New Orleans Saints for one game in 1970 before returning and earning a Super Bowl ring as a member of the 1972 Super Bowl VI-winning Dallas Cowboys under coach Tom Landry.[2] He left the league for the next year and returned to play one more year, with the New England Patriots in 1973. He finished with 83 career rushing yards and 7 yards receiving.
References [edit]
- ^ Epstein, Eddie. Dominance: The Best Seasons of Pro Football's Greatest Teams. Dulles, VA: Brassey's Inc., 2002. 110. ISBN 1-57488-466-2
- ^ Perkins, Steve. The Dallas Cowboys: Winning the Big One. Grosset & Dunlap, 1972. ISBN 0-448-02080-7
External links [edit]
- Claxton Welch's stats at NFL.com
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