About Ken Charlton
Lived 1920 – 2004 (aged 84). Ken Charlton was a Canadian canadian football player.
Kenneth Charlton (April 20, 1920 – May 1, 2004) was a Canadian professional football running back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was elected to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1992. He was also named to the Roughriders Plaza of Honour and to the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame.
Early life Ken Charlton grew up in Regina and played high school football at Central Collegiate. He played his junior football with the Regina West End Juniors (1938) and Regina Park Dale (1939-40).
Awards All-Western Flying Wing: 1941 All-Eastern Flying Wing: 1945, 1946 All-Western Running Back: 1948, 1949 Grey Cup Participation: 1942, 1951
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ken Charlton?
Canadian football player (1920-2004)
When was Ken Charlton born?
Ken Charlton was born on 20 April 1920 in Regina.
When did Ken Charlton die?
Ken Charlton died on 1 May 2004 in Burnaby.
What was Ken Charlton's occupation?
Ken Charlton was a canadian football player.
What nationality was Ken Charlton?
Ken Charlton was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ken Charlton (Canadian football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken Charlton. https://biography.guide/ken-charlton-canadian-football-player/
MLA: "Ken Charlton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-charlton-canadian-football-player/.
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