Clarence Elbert Self is a former professional American football defensive back and halfback who played in the National Football League.
He played six seasons for the Chicago Cardinals (1949), the Detroit Lions (1950–1951), and the Green Bay Packers (1952, 1954–1955).1948 Football card reads:
All-Star Football Gum
78 ---CLARENCE SELF (TRIGGER)
Halfback -Wisconsin
Weight-170 lbs.
Age-22
Height-5'10" Year-Senior
Scored six TDs last season in 9 games.
Carried ball 75 times for 526 yards and an outstanding 7.01 average.
Ran 78 yards vs.
Iowa for TD and 65 yrds vs.
California for TD.
Derived his nickname for his explosive drives through opposition lines.