Frank Clarke to this day still holds the NFL record for most receiving yards by any player on Opening Day: 241 yards in week 1 1962

I'm 67 I really appreciate you bringing Frank into the mix

Frank "the phenome" Clark!! The forgotten legend!! Rest in peace Mr Clark 🙏🕊💔

Frank Clark was a trail blazer and very underated. A real workman who knew his job and did it without the accolades and fanfare. LC thank you for bringing his story to light. Have a wonderful restful weekend 🙏.

That was exceptional, thank you so much for reminding us of Dallas's first superstar Frank Clark!!!!!!!

Thanks for keeping theses original Cowboys from completely fading away! The Cowboys wouldn't be the Cowboys without them.

I knew about Clarke and knew about his stats but I had never seen much of this footage. That really brings it home.

Frank Clarke accomplished so much as a receiver during a time when NFL offense were predominantly run oriented and also that the Dallas Cowboys were not all that good in the first half of the 1960s. They went 7-7 in 1965 and had their first winning season in 1966 going 10-3-1.

Another great video! I was just a little kid back then, Frank Clark was ahead of his time!

I was too young to have seen Frank, but always knew the name and am so glad to learn more about him, and how good he really was!

I absolutely loved, "You can't write the history of the Cowboys without mentioning Frank Clark." I always say that what we do is important, but who we are critical. Frank Clark exemplified that. I was just beginning to grasp football when he was making his exit. I am always amazed at how you can find this old footage. Great job! Very educational! Thank you.

LC, kudos to you for spotlighting the players that even old me has never seen play. I really enjoy learning about the early Cowboys players. Frank Clarke was certainly a stud receiver in a time where the Cowboys really didn't have a lot to celebrate. Some of those numbers are just mind blowing! I couldn't imagine what he would have done if he'd come along even five years later. Thank you for posting and bringing Frank to the forefront. He certainly deserves the recognition as a great of his era, and one of the best receivers in Cowboys history!

I was 3 when Clarke step on the field, I remmber alittle of Clarke, Bobby Hayes was my hero, I wanted to be just like him, To a young kid and good parents, Color didn't matter Bob Hayes will always be my number 1 hero...

They had guys like HoFer Tommy Macdonald and Billy Howton (who should be in the HoF, and Jim Doran made a Pro Bowl in 1960, but those guys were near the end of their careers. Clarke was the first star WR who was primarily a Cowboy. Fascinating td/rec breakdown. He was a versatile, all around receiver. Why I've always had Frank Clarke as the #5 WR on my All Time team. It's awesome that you're doing these videos on overlooked players who should be remembered. Keep up the good work!

My husband and I love your videos, Frank was before both our times but obviously a great talent. Great video seems like he should be in the Ring of honor!

I love how deeply you dig into the Cowboy past. I was born in Dallas so rain or shine I am a Cowboys fan. I enjoy seeing the old greats again. Keep up the great work.

A touchdown every 3 receptions...unfortunately I did not get to really start watching our Cowboys til 74. And I greatly appreciate you bringing all the early days and great players to our attention. When you stop and think about it Clarke was way ahead of everyone. His avg a catch and T.D. per reception are incredible. Great video thank you.

Thanks again for taking us back to the past with these Cowboys legends. I had forgotten about some of Clarke’s accomplishments and accolades until you reminded me yet again. 👍

Thanks for history about WR/TE Frank Clarke, I was a baby when he played, I became a fan @ age 7 when #22 Bob Hayes was drafted 🏈

My parents went to Trinidad Junior College and University of Colorado with Frank Clarke, each had Frank Clarke sign their annuals and I still have them today. Great film of a receiver that was ahead of his time.

Why have I never heard of this guy?? Not once. Not a whisper, a murmur or even a fart in the wind. Again, LC, you come with the goods!

Never heard of this legend WOW

A wonderful tribute to an early Cowboys player. Your time and effort in retrieving all the facts is the best! It still amazes me to see the stands half empty during those early 60s games in Dallas. Well done LC!

Great video! Frank Clarke was a man on the field who tilted the field in favor of the Cowboys. He was also pure class in everything that he did on & off the field. A true role model.

He Definitely needs to be inducted into the Cowboys Ring of Honor.

Really great video. I grew up in the 70's, so I appreciate the spotlight on a player that I've heard of but didn't get to watch. He really seems under appreciated in Cowboys lore. Thanks again for yet another fantastic video

Awesome video. I started watching the Cowboys in the mid-70's so I only knew Frank Clarke by name. It was great to learn more about him.

Awesome video as always. Another thing about his unbelievable season he had in 1962 with over 1,000 yards and 14 TDs...he only played in 12 games that season.

That 1962 season stat-line is insane! Though Clarke did it on less receptions it reminds of what Don Hutson accomplished with the Packers in 1942 (74 REC 1,211 yards and 17 TD). I'm always intrigued by stuff like this in NFL and NCAAF history.

Frank accomplished all of that on lesser Cowboy teams, wearing no gloves and a 12 game season. Very impressive he was, thanks!

I read somewhere that when Bob Hayes joined the team in 1965, Frank was relegated to second string. But rather then sulk over losing his job to a rookie, he mentored Hayes and as Bob even said, he prepared him for the NFL. Hayes was a HOF player and arguably the fastest player who ever played in the NFL: but when he first came to the Cowboys, he struggled in running pass routes and catching passes. But through Clarkes' guidance, he developed the needed skills to become an NFL receiver, so had it not been for Clarke, Hayes probably would have been another world class sprinter who flopped at becoming an NFL WR. That may have been Clarke's greatest contribution as a Cowboy, because Hayes became the first medal winning track man to become a successful NFL WR. I did some research and noted that Clarke only made all-pro once in his career, in 1964. But his three previous seasons were far better statistically. Could it have been that he was overlooked for all pro recognition because he was a Black player, and by 1964, the year of the Civil Rights Act, the NFL finally honored star Black players?

Your content is so appreciated. Young fans need to know the history .

Awesome one bro and the coolest 😎 about this video is the Cotton Bowl when your up in those stands you can see the skyline of downtown Dallas I remember watching ZZ Top played there and I litterly got chills when I heard Dusty Hill sing that verse in there song Tush Dallas Texas, Hollywood!!!

Clarke was just like Paul Warfield. His value was not only in the receptions he made but in how the threat of Clarke forced defenses to play loose up front . This was a gift for the likes of Perkins. The Dolphins Perfect Season ground game worked thanks to Warfield...same goes for Clarke and Hayes. Another superbly chosen topic!!!

Now we are talking. This guy was a warrior.

Loved watching the videos of the 60's Cowboys. Don't really remember watching them live till 1969. Thanks for the work.

My GOD Dude, I do remember Frank Clarke, but I thought he was a kicker, Wrrrrooonnnggg!, I stand corrected, Sorry Frank, and thanks TLC for these great memories, keep em coming. THE SARGE

Thanks for the video. I remember Clark and LeBaron from when I first started watching the Cowboys in 1960. Yes I am that old.

Frank Clark ain’t Forgotten Anymore,Great Video Brother 👊🏾

He was a great player, one of many great Cowboy's players. He was actually the first of many great Cowboy's TE's. And obviously a team player when changing positions. He's not been forgotten by me. I've been a Cowboy's fan since they came into the league. Far too many of the Cowboys players from before Jerry Jones have been pushed to the background and I believe it's by design.

Awesome video. Mr. Clarke was an awesome player one of the best may he rest in peace.

Senor bro you make this true Texan who now lives in Santa Clara/San Jose Ca. a Dallas Cowboy historian. I need this to shut down all these 48ers who think they are the cats meow. Thanks for another great video.

Ok Logical, this might be your best video. I had no idea Clarke was this great. I just remembered him as a TE. He was obviously great at corner/post corner routes. What a matchup nightmare he was at both positions. Moving him to TE, like Shannon Sharpe and Jay Novacek. Not great blockers but VERY tough covers. I really enjoyed this. Thank you!

Brother you crush these Cowboys history Docs if the logical Cowboy posts I click its that simple

Great Video, LC!!! thank you much for the history lesson! I only knew of Frank Clarke from my folks talking about him, I never saw him play and there are few highlights of him. Keep up the good work!!!

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO! I'm glad somebody is paying homage to players - whether they played for the Cowboys or not - that FAR TOO OFTEN gets overlooked. WR / TE Frank Clarke (R.I.P.) was a GREAT, GREAT PLAYER, especially for the era he played in! I always have the UPMOST RESPECT for players that played in the era he played in and all the things he had to endure that comes with it. THERE'S NO DOUBT IN MY MIND that WR / TE Frank Clarke should at least be in the RING OF HONOR! NO DOUBT. SIDE NOTE: When Dallas drafted Tennessee TE Jason Witten and saw they had given him NO. 82, "BEFORE" we knew who Witten would turn out to be, the FIRST THING I thought was - and I do this for every current player that receives a GREAT PLAYERS NO. - I hope Witten wears NO. 82 and carry on the LEGACY and HONOR WR / TE Frank Clarke did wearing the NO. It's safe to say, Witten has done that!

Thank you! The best deep threat in Cowboys history. Watching this footage I see a lot of #82 in Miles Austin. Btw that 99-yard TD was called back for holding in the end zone, resulting in a safety! Clarke's 1964 season may have been his best, as he placed 3rd in the league in receptions and yards. And let's not forget Clarke's epic performance against Lombardi's Packers in the 1966 Championship, 3 catches for 102 yards and a TD, that being a 68 yarder to bring Dallas within seven points and then drawing a big pass interference call on the final drive. Clarke also had a 60 yard TD on a reverse in his final season. Landry used Clarke a ton on reverses. My guess is that Clarke retired because he wanted to go on to be in media but remember he spent 3 years in Cleveland before he joined the Cowboys, so he was 33 in 1967, which was ancient back in those days.

The Cowboys faced a lot of serious challenges in those early years and it's a story unto itself that the franchise managed to survive them. Guys like Frank Clark were often overlooked and never got the credit they deserved. Another guy like that I think was Doug Cosbie. The play at 4:26 got called back on a penalty. I think one of the O lineman got flagged for holding and according to the players on the field it was a completely clean block. Tom Landry was never a guy that allowed his emotions to get out of control but after that play he went full blown Mike Ditka on that official. Players that were around the team since the beginning said they never saw Landry lose it like he did that day.

Great video. Always enjoy seeing videos about the guys I didn’t get to watch play.

Great stuff. I never knew about Clarke and I never seen Eddie Lebarron throw a pass without jumping in the air to get it over the oline.

What a wonderful video flash to the Past. Thank you so much

My uncles used to talk this guy legend

Wow! Never knew. Now fans have something else to debate. Good job.

Frank Clark should be in the Hall of Fame!

I enjoy every upload! GREAT WORK!

1st time I've heard his name in years. Luv the work mate. Keep 'em coming and thanks (again).

More good stuff from TLC. Thanks bud!

There's a classic book "Dallas Cowboys: Pro or Con" which was written in 1969 or 1970 so it covers the early years in detail. As I recall it has some great info and quotes on Frank Clarke, he was just a superb class act. Btw Clarke played with Jim Brown and Bobby Mitchell in Cleveland

He is one I don't remember. Before my time. But it's good info. He deserves a good shout out.

For hardcore Cowboys fans, this information is priceless! Keep researching!!

Great work time after time.💯

Damn. This was an enlightening video. Thank you.

Keep the great work. Awesome.

👏🏾👌🏾👍🏾💯 R.I.P. Frank

As a lifetime Cowboys fan I'm ashamed to say I hadn't heard of Mr. Clarke before yourvideo..thank you for the education..I think I will pick up his Rookie card at some point

Wow! What a video brings back memories Eddie lebaron could throw a deep ball for a short guy. One thing too remember it was a bigger football too. Imagine what clarke would do with today’s rules and ball.

Thanks for the education. We should appreciate the trail blazers. ✊

Cleveland coach Paul Brown had issues with Clarke because of a perceived lack of effort. Landry was able to overcome issues by treating Clarke with more respect and Clarke responded. Clarke became one of the best receivers of his time if not THE best. Because I followed the Cowboys since their 1960 inception, I have not forgotten the great Frank Clarke.

Sit down Cowboys family and listen to an important part of Cowboys history.

You are a true Cowboy historian!

Yeah at 32 yards a catch he was a freak of nature

Landry had the mindset that only 4 things occurred during pass plays and three of them were bad, so he never really used the pass as much as he probably should have.

At 6'1 215 he was more like a modern receiver playing out of era. He wasnt just a speed demon...he was fast, and strong, he could go up and get it too. A lot of receivers back then were sort of one dimensional...not Clarke. That catch against the Redskins (3:50) shows it, two guys in the secondary converge on him, wrap him up...and he powers through. Another one of those ahead of the curve receivers was Art Powell

I love NFL history

He should be in Hall of fame

Unbelievable he is not talked about by cowboys brass and former players that played with him

Good job 😊😊😊😊😊

I never knew,.. Great research, I love it!!! Keep up the great work! Imagine if he were a player today? He'd be on the level of Randy Moss and Jerry Rice. Maybe better.

Reggie Rucker was another guy that could have been a Great receiver. He went on to have a very good career. The Cowboys should have kept him early in his career. Clarke was big enough to play receiver back then. Receiver would get murdered running to a ball and could be leveled anytime from the start of the play to the whistle at the end of the play.

Wow, never looked into him…! Thanks for the info…!!

Coach Landry could have started both Clark and Hayes at the WR position and placed them on both sides of the line of scrimmage...However...I think coach Landry didn't want to compromise a balanced offensive attack with the run game by being tempted to over-emphasize the passing game...

Thank you!

I wonder why landry never changed his offense later in his career.

O yeah I finally hit 600 last night it's took me forever but I'll take it and that bottle of Crown lol

Put frank clark on the ring of honor....if he isn't already

Reminds me of Mike Evans

Thank you for that. Why didn't Landry use Hayes and Clarke as his receivers, instead putting Clarke at tight end? Moving from outside to inside will shorten a career.

Put Clarke in today's game he would destroy dbs and easily top 5 wr pair him with ceedee lamb that would be nasty

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Wow this was good I’m dc4L and he got past me

Actually Billy Howton was a Pro Bowler before Clarke. He led us in receiving the first two years.

He he real 82

How about something on Lance Rentzel?

WHY WAS THE GREAT WR FRANK CLARKE UNDER UTILIZED AND NOT PUBLISED MORE IN KEEPING WITH HIS GREATNESS??????? WHY ISNT HE IN THE COWBOYS RING OF HONOR??????????

Bro I see the Cowboys haven't selected a running back at all knowing they have a huge hole at that position maybe they have something up there sleeves I don't know about but I'm pretty sure all of the free agent ones are gone I think Tony Pollard is gone I get they beefed up there lines but with no runner to run behind that line I guess there gonna try to squeeze one in today but Vaughn never touched the ball last year that obviously is gonna change

82 likes on over 500 views….???? Come on PEOPLE…!

not a Superstar.

Awesome

Frank's career faded in 1967 with the maturity of Bob Hays and the advent of Lance Renzel and to a lesser extent Buddy Dial in the wide out position. The move to TE hurt Clarke as Landry's offense didnt use the TE much until the later arrival of Truax and Ditka. Petis Norman didnt get a lot of receptions either.But still; Clarke caught the come back TD in the 1966 NFL Championship game.