Nicknamed "Cat", he played for the Cleveland Indians for one game on September 21, 1922.

Clanton was one of a group of players that Indians player-manager Tris Speaker sent in partway through the game on September 21, 1922 done as an opportunity for fans to see various minor league prospects.

[1] Clanton played collegiate baseball for the Oklahoma Sooners.

[2] Clanton died in an automobile accident in Antlers, Oklahoma.

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