Charles White (American football)
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| Charles White | |
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| Position(s): Running back |
Jersey #(s): 33 |
| Born: January 22, 1958 Los Angeles, California |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1980–1988 | |
| NFL Draft: 1980 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27 | |
| College: USC | |
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| Career Stats | |
| Rushing Yards | 3,075 |
| Average | 3.9 |
| Touchdowns | 23 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
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| College Football 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] National Football League career
White was selected in the 1st round, 27th overall pick in the 1980 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. After four disappointing seasons in Cleveland, where he rushed for a total of 942 yards and had a 3.4 yards per carry average, White was released before the start of the 1985 season. White later acknowledged that he struggled with cocaine addiction during this period.[1]
After his release from the Browns in 1985, he reunited with his college coach, John Robinson, who was now coaching the Los Angeles Rams. White would play for the Rams for three seasons, 1985-1987. In 1987 he enjoyed his finest year as a pro, rushing for a league-leading 1,387 yards and 11 touchdowns, which earned him a Pro Bowl selection and 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. He also competed in sixth season's USC vs. Notre Dame alumni special where he also won, giving him a 3/3 record on the show.
[edit] References
- ^ Catching Up With Charles White. Retrieved on 2007-12-10.
[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 |
| Preceded by Eric Dickerson |
Rams Most Valuable Player Award 1987 |
Succeeded by Henry Ellard |
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