Raymond Gordon Clemons (April 2, 1921 â December 27, 2005) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a guard in the National Football League (NFL) with the Green Bay Packers in 1947. Clemons served as the head football coach at California State University, SacramentoâÂÂknown as Sacramento State College before 1972âÂÂfrom 1961 to 1975, compiling a record of 72âÂÂ75âÂÂ3.
Clemons was born on April 2, 1921, in Roseville, California. He is the father of former Sacramento State football coach, Mike Clemons.
Clemons played with the Green Bay Packers during the 1947 NFL season. He played at college football at Saint Mary's College of California.
Clemons was named head football coach at Sacramento City College in 1956. He moved on to Sacramento State College in 1960, serving as line coach for one season before succeeding Johnny Baker as head football coach.