Charlie West

Charlie West (born  August 31, 1946 in Big Spring, Texas) is a former safety who played for three National Football League teams. He played in Super Bowl IV as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. He also still holds the UTEP career record of 19 interceptions, including a school record four in one game. Today, he presently lives near New York City and coaches the Carmel High School football team in New York serving as the defensive coordinator.

Charlie West returned kicks and punts for the Minnesota Vikings, and still holds the team's record for longest punt return.  On November 3, 1968, playing the Washington Redskins, West returned a Mike Bragg punt 98 yards for a touchdown.

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UTEP vs. NMSU rivalry: Players on both sides hold fast to vivid memories

Category:1946 births
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