Charlie Weaver

Charles Earl Weaver, Jr. (born July 12, 1949) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL).

This article is about the American football player. For the Minnesota politician, see Charlie Weaver (politician). For the comedian known in-character as Charley Weaver, see Cliff Arquette.
Charlie Weaver
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Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1949-07-12) July 12, 1949
Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
Career information
High school:Richmond (CA)
College:Southern California
NFL Draft:1971 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:147
Interceptions:15
Fumble recoveries:11
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life

Weaver was born in Greenwood, Mississippi and attended Richmond High School in Richmond, California.

College career

Weaver was a 1970 All-American defensive end at the University of Southern California. He was also All-Pac-8, USC's Most Inspirational Player in 1970.

In 1969, he teamed with Al Cowlings and Jimmy Gunn, and the late Tody Smith and Bubba Scott to form a defensive front that powered the Trojans to 10-0-1 record and a win over the University of Michigan in the 1970 Rose Bowl. Coach John McKay credited a six-man front on defense for the victory, big Tony Terry was added to the group known as the "Wild Bunch" consisting of Jimmy Gunn, Charlie Weaver, Al Cowlings, Tody Smith and Bubba Scott.[1]

Professional career

Weaver was selected in the second round of the 1971 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions, where he played for 10 seasons. He also played for the Washington Redskins in 1981.

References
  1. "Tournament of Roses - Rose Bowl Game Photo Timeline". Archived from the original on 2008-09-18. Retrieved 2008-10-07.


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