Charlie Justice
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| Charlie Justice | |
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| Position(s): Halfback |
Jersey #(s): 22 |
| Born: May 18, 1924 Asheville, North Carolina |
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| Died: October 17, 2003 (aged 79) Cherryville, North Carolina |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1950–1954 | |
| NFL Draft: 1950 / Round: 16 / Pick: 201 | |
| College: North Carolina | |
| Professional Teams | |
| Career Stats | |
| Rushing yards | 1,284 |
| Receiving yards | 962 |
| Touchdowns | 10 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
| College Football Hall of Fame | |
Charles Ronald Justice (May 18, 1924 – October 17, 2003) was an American football player who played halfback for the Washington Redskins in 1950, and from 1952 to 1954.
After graduating from Asheville High School, Justice, nickname "Choo-Choo", attended the University of North Carolina and twice was first-team All-American and twice was runner up for the Heisman Trophy. He was drafted in the 16th round of the 1950 NFL Draft by Washington. Justice became the Redskins’ third all-time leading rusher and is a member of the Washington Redskins’ Ring of Fame. He died in 2003. Justice holds the honor of being on the all time 70 Greatest Redskins list.
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