Mike Charles
American football player (born 1962)
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Michael William Charles (born September 23, 1962), nicknamed "the Beast from the East", is an American former professional football player who was a nose tackle for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Syracuse Orange.[1]
PositionNose tackle
BornSeptember 23, 1962
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight292 lb (132 kg)
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| Position | Nose tackle | ||||||||
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| Born | September 23, 1962 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 292 lb (132 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Central (Newark, New Jersey) | ||||||||
| College | Syracuse | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1983: 2nd round, 55th overall pick | ||||||||
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Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Charles played prep football at Central High School.[1]
