Win Charles
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| Born | September 26, 1903 | ||||
| Died | January 29, 1949 (aged 45) | ||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 160 lb (73 kg) | ||||
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| College | William & Mary | ||||
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Winston Holt "Win" Charles (September 26, 1903 – January 29, 1949) was an American professional 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]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Mrs. Charles Denied Pardon By Governor". Richmond Times-Dispatch. October 15, 1949. Retrieved December 31, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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