Charlie Evans (American football)

Jack Charles Evans (January 10, 1948 – November 4, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played professionally for the New York Giants and Washington Redskins.

Charlie Evans
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Evans, circa 1967
No. 31
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1948-01-10)January 10, 1948
Gardena, California, U.S.
Died:November 4, 2024(2024-11-04) (aged 76)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Gardena (CA)
College:Utah
Southern California
NFL draft:1971 / round: 14 / pick: 356
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing att-yards:205-644
Receptions-yards:54-470
Touchdowns:13
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Biography

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Evans was born in Gardena, California, and graduated from Gardena High School.[1] He played college football at the University of Utah and the University of Southern California.[2]

He was drafted by the New York Giants in the 14th round (356th overall) of the 1971 NFL draft,[3] and played four seasons in the NFL.[4]

Evans died at his home in Austin, Texas, on November 4, 2024, at the age of 76.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Charles Evans". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  2. ^ "Charles Evans". Pro-Football-Reference.Com. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  3. ^ "Charles Evans". Total FootballStats.Com. Archived from the original on March 28, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  4. ^ "Charles Evans". NFL Enterprises LLC. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  5. ^ "Charles "Charlie" Evans". Rader Funeral Homes of Longview and Henderson. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
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