About Charlie Copley
Lived 1887 – 1944 (aged 56). Charlie Copley was an American american football player.
Charles Francis Copley (September 1, 1887 – May 29, 1944) was a professional football player who played for the Akron Pros and the Milwaukee Badgers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Muhlenberg College and Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Career He was also a former teammate of Fritz Pollard during his time with the Pros and the Badgers. In 1923 Charles became the coach of the Gilberton Cadamounts. This caused Copley to recruit Pollard to play for Gilberton, making Pollard the first African-American to play football in Pennsylvania's coal region. In 1917, Copley played alongside Bob Nash for the Massillon Tigers. The Tigers played in the "Ohio League", which was the direct predecessor to the NFL.
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Who was Charlie Copley?
Player of American Football (1887-1944)
When was Charlie Copley born?
Charlie Copley was born on 1 September 1887 in Mahanoy City.
When did Charlie Copley die?
Charlie Copley died on 29 May 1944 in Reading.
What was Charlie Copley's occupation?
Charlie Copley was an american football player.
What nationality was Charlie Copley?
Charlie Copley was American.
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