Charlie Waters
American football player and coach
Born
September 10th, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played safety for the Dallas Cowboys from 1970 to 1981. Participated in five Pro Bowls and won two Super Bowl titles with the team. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, serving as a coach at multiple levels including high school and college. Also worked as a radio host, providing insights into the game and sharing experiences from his playing and coaching career.
Played safety for the Dallas Cowboys
Won Super Bowls VI and XII
Selected for five Pro Bowls
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