About John Charles
Lived 1944 – 2019 (aged 75). John Charles was an American american football player.
John James Charles (May 9, 1944 – June 16, 2019) was an American football cornerback and safety who played eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Purdue University where he was an All-American in 1966 and the Rose Bowl MVP in leading the Boilermakers over USC on January 2. Charles prepped at Linden High School in Linden, New Jersey. He was inducted into the Purdue Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame on April 18, 2015.
Charles was a first round selection in the 1967 NFL/AFL draft, taken by the Boston Patriots. In early October 1970, he was sent to Minnesota as compensation after Boston signed quarterback Joe Kapp. He played for the Houston Oilers from 1971 through 1974.
Charles died in Houston at age 76 in 2019.
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Who was John Charles?
American football player (1944-2019)
When was John Charles born?
John Charles was born on 9 May 1944 in Newark.
When did John Charles die?
John Charles died on 18 June 2019.
What was John Charles's occupation?
John Charles was an american football player.
What nationality was John Charles?
John Charles was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Charles. https://biography.guide/john-charles-american-football-player/
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