Charle Young
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| Charle Young | |
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| Date of birth: | February 5, 1951 |
| Place of birth: |  Fresno, California |
| Career information | |
| Position(s): | Tight end |
| College: | Southern California |
| NFL Draft: | 1973 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7 |
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| As player: | |
| 1973-1976 1977-1979 1980-1982 1983-1985 |
Philadelphia Eagles Los Angeles Rams San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks |
| Career highlights and Awards | |
| Pro Bowls: | 1973, 1974, 1975 |
| Stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
| College Football Hall of Fame | |
Charle Edward Young (born February 5, 1951 in Fresno, California) is a former professional American football tight end in the NFL.
[edit] College career
Young continued a long line of celebrated University of Southern California greats as the fifth Trojan in five years to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004. A unanimous First Team All-America in 1972, Young appeared in the Hula Bowl and College All-Star Game. A First Team All-Conference selection, he led USC to a Rose Bowl appearance, a Pacific 8 Conference title and National Championship in 1972. Named USC’s Lineman of the Year in 1972, Young’s 62 receptions were a school record by a tight end. In three seasons, he amassed 1,008 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
[edit] Professional career
Following graduation, Young earned Rookie of the Year honors with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1973 and went on to play for 13 seasons in the NFL with four teams. He played in the Pro Bowl in 1973, 1974 and 1975 and won a Super Bowl with the San Francisco 49ers in 1982,in Super Bowl XVI. He also played with the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks.
[edit] External links
- Charles Young Profile at USC Legends
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