AUBURN —  Former Auburn All-American defensive back Buddy McClinton has been selected to the Southeastern Conference 2011 Football Legends Class, the league office announced today.

The Legends will be honored at this year’s SEC “Weekend of Champions” which culminates with the SEC Football Championship Game on Sat., Dec. 3 at the Georgia Dome.

A native of Montgomery, Ala., McClinton lettered for the Tigers from 1967-69. McClinton is Auburn’s all-time career interception leader with 18.

In 1969, McClinton intercepted nine passes, which remains an Auburn record, and was named to seven All-American teams as a safety. He started every game in his career, and was named to both the CoSIDA Academic All-American team and the Academic All-SEC Team as a senior.

He earned All-SEC honors in each of his three varsity seasons for the Tigers. McClinton intercepted three passes, returning one for a touchdown and was selected the Most Valuable player in Auburn’s 1968 Sun Bowl win over Arizona. In 2006, McClinton was enshrined in the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
The SEC Legends Dinner presented by AT&T will feature the legends from the 12 SEC schools on Friday, Dec. 2 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.  The legends will also be recognized on the field prior to the kickoff of the championship game.
CBS’ Verne Lundquist will serve again as the master of ceremonies for the 2011 SEC Legends Dinner.

Courtesy Auburn Athletic Media Relations