Charlie West
Charlie West (born August 31, 1946 in Big Spring, Texas) is a former safety who played for three National Football League teams. He played in Super Bowl IV as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. He also still holds the UTEP career record of 19 interceptions, including a school record four in one game. Today, he presently lives near New York City and coaches the Carmel High School football team in New York serving as the defensive coordinator.
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| Position: | Safety, Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born: | August 31, 1946 Big Spring, Texas | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 197 lb (89 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | UTEP | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1968 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33 | ||||||||
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Charlie West returned kicks and punts for the Minnesota Vikings, and still holds the team's record for longest punt return. On November 3, 1968, playing the Washington Redskins, West returned a Mike Bragg punt 98 yards for a touchdown.[1]
References
- "Minnesota Vikings 2017 Media Guide, page 235" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-12-28. Retrieved 2017-12-28.
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