Charles White (football player)
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| Charles White | |
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| Date of birth | January 22, 1958 |
| Place of birth |  Los Angeles, California |
| Position(s) | Running Back |
| College | USC |
| NFL Draft | 1980 / Round 1/ Pick 27 |
| Career Highlights | |
| Pro Bowls | 1 |
| Awards | 1987 NFL Comeback Player of Year 1987 Rams MVP 1979 Heisman Trophy 1979 Maxwell Award 1979 Walter Camp Award |
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| Team(s) | |
| 1980–1984 1985–1988 |
Cleveland Browns Los Angeles Rams |
| College Hall of Fame | |
Charles White (born January 22, 1958) is a former professional American football athlete. He had a distinguished college career and later played in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns and the Los Angeles Rams.
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[edit] College career
White was born in Los Angeles and went to San Fernando High School. Later, he won the Heisman Trophy as best college football player in America, playing tailback for the University of Southern California Trojans. A major highlight of USC's distinguished Tailback U Era, White set 22 records in the NCAA, Pac 10 Conference and USC. Some credit goes to his talented offensive line which included Anthony Munoz, Pat Howell, Brad Budde, Keith Van Horne and Roy Foster. White was inducted in the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996.
[edit] National Football League career
White went on to play in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns (1980–1984) and Los Angeles Rams (1985–1988). In 1987, he was a Pro Bowl selection after rushing for a league-leading 1,387 yards and 11 touchdowns, earning him the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award.
White finished his NFL career with 3,075 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns, along with 114 receptions, 860 yards and 1 touchdown.
[edit] American Gladiators
In its third and fourth seasons, American Gladiators held special "Pro Football Challenge of Champions" shows. White participated in both and won both, both times coming from behind in the "Eliminator" thanks to slip-ups by his opponents.
[edit] External links
- Charles White Profile at USC Legends
- Charles White Profile at Rosebowl Legends
| Preceded by Billy Sims |
Heisman Trophy Winner 1979 |
Succeeded by George Rogers |
| Preceded by Joe Montana Tommy Kramer |
NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award 1987 |
Succeeded by Greg Bell |
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