Clarence Davis (2012) - USC Athletics Hall of Fame

Clarence Davis

Induction:
2012
Class:
1970

One of the most underrated tailbacks in USC history, Clarence Davis was a 1969 All-American and a two-time (1969-70) All-Pac-8 pick. He had 2,323 rushing yards in his two-year career after transferring from East Los Angeles Junior College and ran for 100 yards nine times. He led USC in rushing and scoring both years, including a league-high 1,351 rushing yards in 1969 on Troy’s Rose Bowl championship squad. He also topped the Pac-8 in kickoff returns in 1970. After playing in the 1971 Senior Bowl, he played for the Oakland Raiders for eight years (1971-78), including on their Super Bowl XI-winning team. After his playing days, he worked for the Houston school district.