Charlie Shaw (American football) explained

Charlie Shaw
Number:31
Position:Guard
Birth Date:6 March 1927
Birth Place:Durant, Oklahoma, U.S.
Death Place:Kingston, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:220
High School:Classen (OK)
College:Oklahoma A&M
Draftyear:1950
Draftround:16
Draftpick:205
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games
Statvalue1:6
Pfr:ShawCh20

Charles Edward Shaw (March 6, 1927  - June 17, 1994) was an American professional football player. He played at the guard, tackle, and center positions. He played college football for Oklahoma A&M

Early career

A native of Durant, Oklahoma, Shaw attended Classen High School in Oklahoma City.[1]

College and military service

Shaw played college football for the Oklahoma A&M Cowboys from 1946 to 1949.[1] While playing for the Cowboys, he was six feet, two inches, and weighed 215 pounds. He also served in the United States Navy.[1]

Professional career

He then played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers during their 1950 season. He appeared in six NFL games, three of them as a starter.[2] He was released by the 49ers on October 21, 1950.[3]

Family and later life

While in college, Shaw married fellow Oklahoma A&M student, Joey Estes. They had a daughter in November 1948.[4] He died in 1994 at age 67.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Charlie Shaw. Pro Football Archives. April 10, 2021.
  2. Web site: Charlie Shaw Stats. Sports Reference LLC. Pro-Football-Reference.com. March 22, 2021.
  3. News: 49ers Fire Young Shaw. Oakland Tribune. October 21, 1950. 12. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Oh, Shaw! Poke Tackle Excused To Become Papa. The Daily Oklahoman. November 3, 1948. 22. Newspapers.com.