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James Alcorn

James Alcorn

  • Class
  • Induction
    1989
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Basketball, Men's
An outstanding quarterback at Clarion in 1966 and 1967, Alcorn led the Golden Eagles to their first PSAC gridiron championship in 1966 and Western Division Titles both years. In 1966 he led Clarion to a 10-0 record while completing 125 of 209 passes for 1,925 yards and 26 touchdowns (26 TD passes still stands as Clarion and PSAC records). In 1967 he completed 149 of 271 passes for 1,953 yards and 15 TDs. His two-year career stats saw completion of 274 of 480 passes (57.1 %) for 3,878 yards and 41 touchdowns. Clarion had a two-year record of 18-2. Honors over that period included Curbstone Coaches Player of the Year in 1966, MVP both years, Little All-American, All-Conference, and All-East, among many others. He also earned two basketball letters and once scored 44 points in a single game. After graduating in 1968 with a B.S. degree in social studies he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 11th round, played for the Ohio Valley Ironmen (1968-70).
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