Stuart Lenox Clarkson (July 4, 1919 – October 25, 1957) was a linebacker for the Chicago Bears from 1942 to 1951.

As a member of the 1946 World Champion Chicago Bears, he received an equal players share of $1,975.82.

[2] Following his tenure with the Chicago Bears, Clarkson was line coach and player for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1952 to 1953.

On June 6, 1944, Clarkson was part of the American forces landing at Utah Beach, Normandy, France.

[4] On October 25, 1957, while coaching during a game for the Sugar Land (Texas) High School football team, Clarkson suffered a heart attack and died on the side of the field.