Charlie Milstead Explained

Charlie Milstead
Birth Date:21 November 1937
Birth Place:Tyler, Texas, U.S.
Number:12
Position:Quarterback
Defensive back
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:190
High School:John Tyler (Tyler, Texas)
College:Texas A&M
Draftyear:1960
Draftround:14
Draftpick:160
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:22
Statlabel2:Passing yards
Statvalue2:43
Statlabel3:Interceptions
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Punts
Statvalue4:66
Statlabel5:Punting yards
Statvalue5:2,365
Pfr:M/MilsCh20

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]

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 total completions and 43 yards. On defense, he had two interceptions. On rushing, 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 punt yards were both fourth in the league for 1960.

Personal life and death

He died on February 17, 2022, at the age of 84.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Charlie Milstead Stats . 2022-06-23 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. News: Former Texas A&M, Oilers QB Charlie Milstead dies at 84 . 18 February 2022 . Texas Sports Nation . 17 February 2022.