AKA Charles Philip Bednarik

Born: 1-May-1925
Birthplace: Bethlehem, PA
Died: 21-Mar-2015
Location of death: Richland, PA
Cause of death: Alzheimer's

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Football

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Eagles Linebacker, Hall of Famer

Military service: US Army Air Corps (B-24 gunner, WWII)

Nicknamed "Concrete Charlie," he played on two NFL championship teams with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Father: Charles A. Bednarik
Mother: Mary Pivovarnicek
Wife: Emma Margetich (m. 5-Jun-1948, five daughters)

    High School: Liberty High School, Bethlehem, PA (1943)
    University: University of Pennsylvania (1948)

    Reagan-Bush '84 Member, Reagan-Bush All-Stars
    College Football Hall of Fame 1967
    Pro Football Hall of Fame 1969
    Air Medal
    Risk Factors: Alzheimer's

    SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
    Philadelphia Eagles LB, Center (1949-62)

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