Homer Jordan played college football for the Clemson Tigers, starting at quarterback for their 1981 national championship team.
12 Facts About Homer Jordan
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Homer Jordan played four seasons in the CFL and was a member of the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League in 1987.
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Homer Jordan's father died from diabetes when Jordan was 12, leaving behind Jordan, his mother and three sisters.
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Homer Jordan attended Clemson University from 1979 to 1982 and was a pioneer of dual threat quarterbacks, with his ability to both pass and run.
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Homer Jordan was named Orange Bowl Most Valuable Player, completing 11 of 22 passes and a touchdown.
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Homer Jordan was an All-ACC selection that year, leading the ACC in passing efficiency.
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Homer Jordan finished his college career completing 250 of 479 passes for 3,643 yards with 15 touchdowns and 27 interceptions, rushing for 926 yards and 11 touchdowns in his three collegiate seasons.
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In 1984, Homer Jordan completed 80 of 146 passes for 7 touchdowns and 10 interceptions and in 1985, Homer Jordan completed 118 of 194 passes, with 4 touchdowns and 8 interceptions.
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Homer Jordan was a back-up quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in 1987, but did not attempt a pass.
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Homer Jordan married his high school sweetheart, Deborah Arnold and still resides in Athens.
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In 1993, Homer Jordan was inducted into the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame, along with Bobby Conrad, Wayne Mass and Bill McLellan.
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In 2000, Homer Jordan was inducted into the Athens Athletic Hall of Fame.