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Charley Way

1897 – 1988

American football player and coach

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Lived 1897 – 1988 (aged 90). Charley Way was an American american football player.

Charles Ash "Pie" Way (December 29, 1897 – January 31, 1988) was an American football player and coach. He played college football at Pennsylvania State University, where was a consensus selection to 1920 College Football All-America Team as a halfback.

Biography After leading the 1920 Penn State Nittany Lions football team to an undefeated season, the small (144 lb.) but speedy Way began his professional career in the National Football League (NFL), first with the Canton Bulldogs in 1921 and became an All-Pro as a member of fellow Nittany Lion, Punk Berryman's Frankford Yellow Jackets in 1924. He was a member of the 1926 American Football League champion Philadelphia Quakers.

Way served as the head football at the University of Dayton in 1921. He also coach at Virginia Tech.

Way earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance from Penn State University in 1921 and had a long career with the Internal Revenue Service following his playing days.

Later years and death Way lived in Thorndale, Pennsylvania until his death at the age of 90 on January 31, 1988.

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Pennsylvania State University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charley Way?

American football player and coach (1897–1988)

When was Charley Way born?

Charley Way was born on 29 December 1897 in Embreeville.

When did Charley Way die?

Charley Way died on 31 January 1988 in Honey Brook.

What was Charley Way's occupation?

Charley Way was an american football player.

What nationality was Charley Way?

Charley Way was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charley Way

· Wikidata: Q5084377

· DBpedia: Charley Way

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