Iconic Celebrities From The Golden Age That Still Alive – For Them Age Really Is Just A Number
Charley Trippi – 1921
Charley Trippi turned 100 in 2021. He is one legendary figure in the world of American football. Born in 1921, he started playing college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. His amazing skills caught the eyes of the scouts and he was soon drafted into the National Football League.
Between 1947 and 1955, he represented the Chicago Cardinals in the NFL. Though he was mainly a running back, Charley was versatile. He could play as a punter, a defensive back, a quarterback, as well as a return specialist. Charley became an NFL champion once in 1947 and a First-team All-Pro in 1948. During his playing years, he accumulated massive wealth.
He made his way to the Pro Bowl twice. He is the oldest living member of the prestigious Pro Football Hall of Fame and one of the few surviving former players of American football. The fans still love him.
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