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Hall of Fame

Rev. Dr. Clair O. Dufford

  • Class
    1924
  • Induction
    1988
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Basketball, Baseball
The reverend Dr. Clair O. Dufford letter four years in both football and basketball and two years in baseball. Dufford appeared as a walk-on at the 1920 football training camp at Conneaut Lake. He secured a starting position at end, which he held for four years. He was a member of the 1923 football team that tied for the Tri-State conference title.

On the hardwood, Dufford was the starting guard for four years, serving as captain his senior year. He was selected to the All-Star Team of the Tri-State conference his last two seasons. Lettering two years in baseball, He served as captain his senior year. He was also selected to the All-Star Team of the Tri-State conference in baseball.
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