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Charles Alvin Sanders (August 25, 1946 – July 2, 2015) was an American professional football player who was a tight end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) from 1968 to 1977. Sanders was chosen for the NFL's 1970s All-Decade Team and voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007.
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Jan 9, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Charlie Sanders, one of the first pro football players with a basketball background who revolutionized the tight end position in the 1970s. From his humble beginnings in North Carolina to his Pro Bowl glory in Detroit, Sanders was a versatile and innovative athlete who entered the Hall of Fame in 2007.
Charlie Sanders was a versatile and productive tight end for the Detroit Lions from 1968 to 1977. He caught 336 passes for 4,817 yards and 31 touchdowns, and earned seven Pro Bowls and three All-NFL selections.
Jul 3, 2015 · On Thursday, the man who spent 43 years in the Lions’ organization as a player, broadcaster and scout died in the Detroit suburb of Royal Oak after battling cancer. He was 68. Lions spokesman Matt Barnhart said the team confirmed Sanders’ death through family members.
Charlie Sanders Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com. Charles Alvin Sanders (Charlie Deep) Position: TE. 6-4 , 225lb (193cm, 102kg) Born: August 25. in Richlands, NC. More bio, uniform, draft info. Hall of Fame. 7x Pro Bowl. 2x All-Pro. HOF All-1970s Team. 88. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free.
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Jul 2, 2015 · The former Detroit Lions tight end passed away after a long battle with cancer. Sanders was a three-time All-Pro, a Pro Bowl selection and the Lions' all-time leading receiver for 20 years.
Jul 2, 2015 · The former Detroit Lions star and seven-time Pro Bowler lost his battle with cancer in 2015. Sanders was a prolific pass-catcher and a Hall of Fame ambassador for the Lions organization.
