Charlie King (American football)
American football player (1943–2026)
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Charles Ronnie King (January 7, 1943 – July 13, 2026) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back for the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals of American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers.[1][2][3] King died in Selma, Alabama on July 13, 2026, at the age of 83.[4]
PositionDefensive back
BornJanuary 7, 1943
Alliance, Ohio, U.S.
Alliance, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJuly 13, 2026 (aged 83)
Selma, Alabama, U.S.
Selma, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
| No. 47 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 7, 1943 Alliance, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | July 13, 2026 (aged 83) Selma, Alabama, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 184 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Alliance (Alliance, Ohio) |
| College | Purdue |
| NFL draft | 1965 (18th round, 252nd overall pick) |
| AFL draft | 1965 (8th round, 64th overall pick) |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
