Charles Benson

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Charles Benson
No. 78, 97, 69
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1960-11-21) November 21, 1960 (age 63)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:267 lb (121 kg)
Career information
High school: Aldine (TX)
College: Baylor
NFL draft: 1983  / Round: 3 / Pick: 76
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:28
Player stats at PFR

Charles Henry Benson (born November 21, 1960) is an American former professional football defensive end who played four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, and Detroit Lions. Benson appeared in a total of 28 career games, while making 3 starts. [1]

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References

  1. The ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia (first ed.). Sterling Publishing. 2007. p.  68. ISBN   978-1-4027-4216-3.