Charlie West
Charlie West (born August 31, 1946) is a former safety who played for three National Football League teams. He played in Super Bowl IV as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. He also still holds the University of Texas El Paso career record of 19 interceptions, including a school record four in one game. Today, he presently lives near New York City and coaches the Carmel High School football team in New York, serving as the defensive coordinator. West returned kicks and punts for the Minnesota Vikings, and still holds the team's record for longest punt return. On November 3, 1968, playing the Washington Redskins, West returned a Mike Bragg punt 98 yards for a touchdown.[1]
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| Position: | Safety, Cornerback | ||||||||||
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| Born: | August 31, 1946 Big Spring, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 197 lb (89 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Big Spring (TX) | ||||||||||
| College: | Angelo State UTEP | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1968 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33 | ||||||||||
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References
- "Minnesota Vikings 2017 Media Guide, page 235" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on December 28, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
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