Charlie Coffey
American football player and coach
Born
1934
91 years ago
Died
August 24th, 2015
10 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a center in American football and contributed to the sport as a coach. Coffey's career included playing for teams such as the Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles. Transitioned into coaching after playing, guiding various high school teams. Contributed to the development of many players during coaching tenure.
Played center for Washington Redskins
Coached high school football teams
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