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

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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

Charles "Charlie" Brown (born October 29, 1958) is a former American football player. He was a talented wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. He played for the Washington Redskins, helping them win Super Bowl XVII in his rookie season, and the Atlanta Falcons. He was even nicknamed "Good ol' Charlie Brown" after the famous comic strip character.

Growing Up and College Football

Charlie Brown was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He went to St. John's Island High School. After high school, he played college football at South Carolina State University. He was very good at football, which led him to be chosen by an NFL team.

Playing in the NFL

Charlie Brown was picked by the Washington Redskins in the eighth round of the 1981 NFL draft. This is where professional football teams choose new players from colleges. He quickly became a key player for the Redskins.

Winning the Super Bowl

In his rookie season (first year) in 1982, Charlie Brown helped the Washington Redskins win Super Bowl XVII. This is one of the biggest championships in American sports! He was also chosen for the Pro Bowl twice, in 1982 and 1983. The Pro Bowl is a special game where the best players from different teams get to play together.

Moving to Other Teams

In 1985, Charlie Brown was traded from the Redskins to the Atlanta Falcons. A trade means one team gives a player to another team, sometimes in exchange for another player. He played for the Falcons for a few years. Later, he also played for the Washington Commandos in the Arena Football League in 1990.

After His Playing Career

After retiring from playing football, Charlie Brown became a coach. He was the head coach for the Savannah High Blue Jackets in Savannah, Georgia. He is currently a wide receivers coach for the Marlboro County High School Bulldogs in Bennettsville, South Carolina. This means he teaches the wide receivers on the team how to play their best.

Personal Life

Charlie Brown is married to journalist Tonya Brown, who works at WPDE-TV. In 2024, Charlie Brown was honored by being inducted into the Hall of Fame for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. This is a special recognition for his achievements in college sports.