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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.
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Charlie Sanders was a collegiate star in both football and basketball at the University of Minnesota. His athletic prowess drew the attention of the Detroit Lions who selected him in the third round of the 1968 draft. Not surprisingly, Sanders enjoyed instant success in the National Football League.
Jan 9, 2023 · Charlie Sanders revolutionized the position of tight end in the late 1960s. When he broke into the pro football ranks, tight ends were mostly blockers who helped shore up the passing and running games.
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- August 25, 1946
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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.
Jul 2, 2015 · Former Detroit Lions tight end Charlie Sanders passed away on Thursday at the age of 68, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced. Sanders had been battling cancer since November.
Jul 2, 2015 · The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the death of Charlie Sanders, one of the NFL's finest tight ends who played for the Detroit Lions for 10 seasons. He was enshrined in 2007 and was a seven-time Pro Bowler and a hero of the game. He died of cancer in 2015.
