Charlie Sanders

Charlie Sanders (August 25, 1946 - July 2, 2015) was an American professional football player. Born in Richlands, North Carolina, he attended James B. Dudley High School in Greensboro where he excelled in football, basketball, and baseball. Sanders went on to play college football for the University of Minnesota, earning a spot on the All-Big Ten Conference Team in his senior year. In 1968, he was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the NFL Draft. Sanders played as the Lions' tight end for ten seasons, earning multiple accolades including being chosen for the NFL's 1970s All-Decade Team and induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007. Throughout his career, he recorded 336 receptions for 4,817 yards and 31 touchdowns.