Charlie Milstead

Charles Frank Milstead (November 21, 1937 – February 17, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback and defensive back for the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL). He played college football at Texas A&M University and was drafted 160th overall in the fourteenth round of the 1960 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.

Career Milstead played 22 games in his career, having minimal time as quarterback while spending time as a punter and defensive back. He threw seven career passes and had four completions for 43 yards. On defense, he had two interceptions. As a rusher, he ran for three yards on three carries. He had 66 punts for 2,365 yards for a 35.8 yard average. His punts and punting yards were both fourth in the league in 1960. In addition, Milstead kicked an extra point in a game against the Oakland Raiders on September 9th, 1961.

Personal life and death He died on February 17, 2022, at the age of 84.