Charlie Brown (wide receiver, born 1958) facts for kids

Charlie Brown is a former American football player. He was a talented wide receiver. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. He is famous for helping the Washington Redskins win Super Bowl XVII. This was in his very first year!

Quick facts for kids
Charlie Brown

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Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	(1958-10-29) October 29, 1958 (age 66) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:	182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:	St. John's Island (SC)
College:	South Carolina State
NFL Draft:	1981 / Round: 8 / Pick: 201
Career history
Washington Redskins (1982–1984) Atlanta Falcons (1985–1987) Indianapolis Colts (1988)* Washington Commandos (1990)
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (XVII) 2× Pro Bowl (1982, 1983) PFWA All-Rookie Team (1982)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 220 Receiving yards: 3,548 Touchdowns: 25
Career Arena statistics
Receptions: 11 Receiving yards: 129 Touchdowns: 2
Player stats at PFR
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Who is Charlie Brown?

Charles Brown was born on October 29, 1958. He grew up to be a professional football player. He played as a wide receiver. This position catches passes from the quarterback. He played for teams like the Washington Redskins and the Atlanta Falcons. People sometimes called him "Good ol' Charlie Brown." This was a fun nickname from a famous comic strip.

Playing in College and the NFL Draft

Before joining the NFL, Charlie played college football. He went to South Carolina State University. After college, he was chosen in the 1981 NFL draft. This is when NFL teams pick new players. He was picked in the eighth round.

His Time in the NFL

Charlie Brown played in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. He started with the Washington Redskins in 1982. He helped them win the Super Bowl XVII in his first year. This is a huge championship game in football. He was also chosen for the Pro Bowl twice. The Pro Bowl is a special game for the best players.

In 1985, he was traded to the Atlanta Falcons. He played for them until 1987. He also played a bit for the Indianapolis Colts in 1988. Later, he played in the Arena Football League for the Washington Commandos in 1990.

Key Achievements and Stats

During his NFL career, Charlie Brown caught 220 passes. He gained 3,548 receiving yards. He also scored 25 touchdowns. A touchdown is when a player carries the ball into the end zone. His best season was 1983. He caught 78 passes and gained 1,225 yards that year.

Life After Playing Football

After his playing career, Charlie Brown became a coach. He was a head coach for the Savannah High Blue Jackets. This team is in Savannah, Georgia. He is currently a wide receivers coach. He coaches for the Marlboro County High School Bulldogs. This team is in Bennettsville, South Carolina.

Personal Life

Charlie Brown is married to Tonya Brown. She is a journalist for WPDE-TV. In 2024, Charlie Brown was honored. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame. This was for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.