Charlie Milstead
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| Positions | Quarterback, defensive back | ||||||||||
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| Born | November 21, 1937 Tyler, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Died | February 17, 2022 (aged 84) | ||||||||||
Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | John Tyler (Tyler) | ||||||||||
| College | Texas A&M | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1960: 14th round, 160th overall pick | ||||||||||
| AFL draft | 1960 | ||||||||||
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Charles Frank Milstead (November 21, 1937 – February 17, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback and defensive back for the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL). He played college football at Texas A&M University and was drafted 160th overall in the fourteenth round of the 1960 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.
Career
Milstead played 22 games in his career, having minimal time as quarterback while spending time as a punter and defensive back. He threw seven career passes and had four completions for 43 yards. On defense, he had two interceptions. As a rusher, he ran for three yards on three carries. He had 66 punts for 2,365 yards for a 35.8 yard average. His punts and punting yards were both fourth in the league in 1960. In addition, Milstead kicked an extra point in a game against the Oakland Raiders on September 9th, 1961.
Personal life and death
He died on February 17, 2022, at the age of 84.
References
- ↑ "Charlie Milstead Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
- ↑ "Oakland Raiders at Houston Oilers - September 9th, 1961". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Former Texas A&M, Oilers QB Charlie Milstead dies at 84". Texas Sports Nation. February 17, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
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