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- ΓÇ£Concrete Charlie," as
- Chuck Bednarik became
- known in the NFL, was
- the last of the 60-minute
- players. He played center
- on offense and linebacker on defense, for
- the Philadelphia Eagles.
-
- Chuck was a hard-hitting blocker and tackler.
- He was so good that he was chosen All-Pro
- at both positions. He played in eight Pro
- Bowl games.
-
- After high school, Chuck became an Army Air
- Corps pilot and flew combat missions over
- Europe in World War II. In college, Chuck
- played football for the University of
- Pennsylvania. He was a two-time All-
- America and the winner of the Maxwell