Bio on Clarence Swanson - 1921 - Football - University of Nebraska

Born March 15, 1898, in Wakefield, Nebraska was Clarence Swanson the fantastic end from the The University of Nebraska arrived into the world. Swanson’s story was at its height in the 1921 season when Nebraska entered a game against Colorado State with a great record of 6-1 according to the NFF. Clarence had an unbelievable performance as he set a school record when he caught three touchdown passes in that game. This record stood for 50 years before All-America great and Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rogers matched it in a 1971 game against Minnesota. The Huskers demolished the CSU squad 70-7 on that day powered by Swanson’s performance. Clarence was an All-America in 1921 and the only team to beat the Cornhuskers was the powerful Fighting Irish of Notre Dame as they narrowly overcame Nebraska 7-0. The National Football Foundation inducted Clarence Swanson into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1973.

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