Win Charles
Winston Holt "Win" Charles (September 26, 1903 – January 29, 1949) was a professional American football player for the American Professional Football Association's Dayton Triangles. He played in five games in the 1928 season. Charles played college football at William & Mary.[1] He was shot to death on January 29, 1949.[2][3] His wife, Ivy Patterson Charles, was convicted of his murder on May 11, 1949[4] and sentenced to serve six years.[5] She was denied a pardon by Governor Tuck on October 14, 1949.[5]
| Dayton Triangles | |||
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| Position: | ? | ||
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| Born: | September 26, 1903 | ||
| Died: | January 29, 1949 (aged 45) | ||
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Weight: | 160 lb (73 kg) | ||
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| College: | William & Mary | ||
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References
- Winston H. 'Win' Charles @ oldestlivingprofootball.com. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
- "Rites Set Today For W. H. Charles, Once Star Athlete". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Associated Press. January 31, 1949. Retrieved December 31, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Woman Faces Indictment In Slaying". Kingsport News. Associated Press. Retrieved December 31, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Mrs. Charles Given 6 Years In Slaying". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Associated Press. May 28, 1949. Retrieved December 31, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Mrs. Charles Denied Pardon By Governor". Richmond Times-Dispatch. October 15, 1949. Retrieved December 31, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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