Cloyce Kennedy Box

Cloyce Kennedy Box

Detroit Lions Player (1949 – 1950, 1952 - 1954)

Cloyce Box was born in Hamilton, Texas and along with his twin brother, Boyce, were both star athletes at Jonesboro High School primarily as basketball players. Box attended West Texas A & M University on a basketball scholarship. After his freshman year he was inducted into the United States Marine Corps in World War II where he attained the rank of captain before being released and continuing his education and playing football for West Texas A & M from 1946 - 1948. Box played for five seasons for the Detroit Lions starring as a halfback and an end, he was an All-Pro in 1952 and a two-time Pro Bowl selection. He helped the Lions win two NFL Championships and during his career caught 32 touchdown passes. Cloyce Box was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1991. He passed away on October 24, 1993 at 70 years of age.