Guru of the Golden Arms

by Rex Lardner
Editor American Football Monthly
American Football Monthly July 2010 Issue Online

As a high school quarterback, Steve Clarkson led Wilson High in Los Angeles to a 39-1 record and three straight city championships in the late 70’s. That was followed by three years as the starting quarterback for San Jose State where he played for John Elway’s father, Jack Elway. Clarkson broke several passing records in the process at SJSU (1979-82) and was a two-year Academic All-American. He was destined to fulfill his dream of being drafted by an NFL team.

It didn’t qui...Login to Read More

Log In, or Subscribe to AFM