2008-09 VMI Hall of Fame Roster

Blandy Clarkson

  • Position Football
  • Class Redshirt

Biography

Clarkson was one of the initial members of the VMI Sports Hall of Fame, chosen by the Honors Committee at its first meeting in 1972. Charter membership was limited to those who participated with distinction in VMI Sports before World War II. Coached VMI football from 1920 through 1926, and led VMI to an undefeated season in 1920, as the Keydets went 9-0. The VMI football operations building, Clarkson-McKenna Hall, bears his name, along with fellow VMI football coach John McKenna.