Clifford Clarkson was a guest player for Exeter City during the 1944-45 season. He made his debut for City in a 2-2 home draw against Yeovil in March 1945, scoring both of the Grecians’ goals.

He played 22 games for Barrow in 1945/46 scoring 7 times.
Clifford also played Cricket for Barrow in the Lancashire League, playing until 1941 when Cricket was suspended locally and again played for Barrow after the war.

Clifford died in 1986.