He died Wednesday at
Clark was the offensive line coach for the
"Monte will always be remembered as a consummate football man," Lions President Tom Lewand said. "He knew football inside and out, and had a passion for it. He played the game at a high level and had success wherever he coached."
Under Clark, the Lions went 43-63-1 and made back-to-back postseason appearances for the first time since their three straight playoff runs from 1952-54. The Lions lost both games.
Seven players were named to 14 Pro Bowls during Clark's stay in Detroit, including lineman Al "Bubba" Baker, kicker
Clark was born Jan. 24, 1937, in Fillmore.
He starred as an offensive lineman at USC before San Francisco drafted him in 1959. He spent three seasons with the
Clark served as an assistant to Coach
Clark returned to Miami as director of pro personnel in 1990. He served as offensive line coach at
He spent the 1998 season as offensive line coach at
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Charlotte; three sons and eight grandchildren.
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