Charlie Conerly

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Charles Albert Conerly, Jr. (September 19, 1921 - February 13, 1996) was a former professional American football quarterback for the New York Giants from 1948 through 1961. He was a two-time Pro Bowl selection in 1950 and 1956 and was NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1959.

Conerly played college football at the University of Mississippi. During his college years he got many awards and set many records. To begin with, he set three records in the NCAA for the most passing yards (1,367), pass completions (133), and consecutive passes without interception (61). and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the 11th round of the 1945 NFL Draft. He led the Giants to three NFL Championship games in four seasons (1956,1958-59), including a 47-7 victory over the Chicago Bears in the 1956 NFL Championship. He also portrayed the "Marlboro Man" in commercials while playing for the Giants.

Conerly and his wife Perian (author of the book, Backseat Quarterback) retired to his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi, where he spent his final days. Conerly owned shoe stores throughout the Mississippi Delta.

Conerly, nicknamed "Roach", is the namesake of the football award, the Conerly Trophy, given annually to the top college player in the State of Mississippi.

[edit] See also

• Conerly Trophy
• History of the New York Giants (1925-1978)
• Ole Miss Rebels

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