Cy McClairen

Jack McClairen
No. 87
PositionEnd
Personal information
Born(1931-03-02)March 2, 1931
Panama City, Florida, U.S.
DiedDecember 28, 2020(2020-12-28) (aged 89)
Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High schoolRosenwald (Panama City, Florida)
CollegeBethune–Cookman
NFL draft1953: 26th round, 306th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
  • Bethune–Cookman (1961–1972, 1994–1996)
Operations
  • Bethune–Cookman (?–1973)
    Athletic director
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Receptions85
Receiving yards1,253
Receiving touchdowns3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jack Forsyth "Cy" McClairen (March 2, 1931 – December 28, 2020) was an American professional football player and college coach. He played as an end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the 1953 NFL draft, but served a two-year stint in the Army. At Bethune–Cookman University, McClairen had duties as head coach in football and basketball as well as duties as athletic director. He served as head football coach from 1961 to 1972 and again from 1994 to 1996. He also coached the most wins for men's basketball in Bethune–Cookman history, having amassed a record of 397–427 in 31 total seasons.

McClairen died on December 28, 2020.