Charlie Milstead
American football player (1937–2022)
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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 in the fourteenth round of the 1960 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.[1]
Tyler, Texas, U.S.
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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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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.[2]
Personal life and death
He died on February 17, 2022, at the age of 84.[3]
