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.
| Born: | August 31, 1946 Big Spring, Texas |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Safety, Cornerback |
| College | Texas-El Paso |
| NFL draft | 1968 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33 |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 1980 | California (DB) |
| 1981-1989 | Denver Broncos (DB) |
| 1991–1992 | New England Patriots (DB) |
| As player | |
| 1968–1973 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 1974–1977 | Detroit Lions |
| 1978–1979 | Denver Broncos |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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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]
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