Charlie Conerly

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Charlie Conerly
Date of birth	September 19, 1921
Place of birth	Clarksdale, Mississippi
Date of death	February 13, 1996 (age 74)
Place of death	Memphis, TN
Position(s)	Quarterback
College	Mississippi
NFL Draft	1945 / Round 13/ Pick 127
Career Highlights
Pro Bowls	2
Awards	1959 AP NFL MVP
Retired #s	New York Giants #42
Stats
Statistics	Pro Football Reference DatabaseFootball
Team(s)
1948-1961	New York Giants
College Hall of Fame

Charles Albert Conerly, Jr. (September 19, 1921 - February 13, 1996) was a former professional American football quarterback for the New York Giants from 1948 through 1961. He was a two-time Pro Bowl selection in 1950 and 1956 and was NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1959.

Conerly played football collegiately as the University of Mississippi and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the 13th round of the 1945 NFL Draft. He led the Giants to three NFL Championship games in four seasons (1956,1958-59), including a 47-7 victory over the Chicago Bears in the 1956 NFL Championship. He also portayed the "Marlboro Man" in commercials while playing for the Giants.

Conerly and his wife Perian (author of the book, Backseat Quarterback) retired to his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi, where he spent his final days. Conerly owned shoe stores throughout the Mississippi Delta.

Conerly, nicknamed "Roach", is the namesake of the football award given annually to the top college player in the State of Mississippi.

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