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Clem Daniels

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Clem Daniels was a star running back for the Oakland Raiders of the AFL during the 1960s, helping the team win the 1967 AFL championship. He rushed for over 5,100 yards and is the AFL’s all-time leading rusher. Daniels played college football at Prairie View and spent his first season with the Houston Texans. He was traded to Oakland and starred there for 7 seasons, finishing his career with one season for the 49ers in 1968. The versatile Daniels had 30 career rushing touchdowns along with 24 receiving TDs and once ran for 200 yards in a game.

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I remember family holidays, Clem, his mom Louise Daniels, his sister - my mom, Mary Daniels Hickson, and his grandmother, Mary Johnson, all together, enjoying the holidays, being together. The holidays were important in my family, and Clem loved to tell stories of growing up in McKinney. He was a serious man with a wonderful sense of humor and a great laugh. I can still remember his laugh. I miss it; I miss you.
Carla Trounson, niece

Danny you were like a father to me. You were always there for me with words of wisdom or just someone to talk to. I miss you every day!

You were such a wonderful supporter. I thank you for your friendship and belief in me. I miss you. See you above some day.

Sorry I did not get to see you play in person....Al Thompson : Cincinnati,Ohio

Thankful and grateful to God for 19 years of love. Words can never express how much I miss you. My husband left an impact on everyone he met. Clem didn't know strangers. He was a kind and gentle man with a heart of gold. There is comfort in knowing th

Clem was a kind, gentle and loving man. He had enough love for his family and friends. He didn't fall short or run out. Clem was a man of CHARACTER. He could even be funny and he could cook, too. I'm so thankful and grateful that God gave us to each other. He was more than just my husband, he was my best friend, as I was his. Clem didn't meet strangers because they soon became friends. His voice was strong, his laugh was contagious and his smile could light up a room. He had a heart of gold....

Clemon was a great Oakland Raider and it is fitting that he is, and will always be, remembered as the AFL all time leading rusher.

My brother Chase Daniels, my mother Sylvia Daniels Phillips and I will always love and miss our father and friend. Thank you for all of the prayers and condolences. May you be blessed for your kindness.

Victoria Daniels-Jasper
Daughter

Clem was my high school gym teacher at Skyline. I admired him and looked forward every school day to spend my gym period with him. My father (Sarge) came to know Clem and helped him in some real estate transactions. A wonderful man, greatly admired by many and a joy to be around
Dr. James Pashayan