Charlie Brueckman
American football player (1935–2026)
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Charles William Brueckman (November 23, 1935 – July 20, 2026) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) with the Washington Redskins and in the American Football League (AFL) with the Los Angeles Chargers. He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers and was selected in the ninth round of the 1957 NFL draft.[1] Brueckman died on July 20, 2026, at the age of 90.[2]
PositionLinebacker
BornNovember 23, 1935
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, U.S.
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJuly 20, 2026 (aged 90)
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||
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| Born | November 23, 1935 McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||
| Died | July 20, 2026 (aged 90) | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 223 lb (101 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Sto-Rox (McKees Rocks) | ||||
| College | Pittsburgh | ||||
| NFL draft | 1957: 9th round, 104th overall pick | ||||
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