John James Charles (May 9, 1944 – June 16, 2019) was an American football cornerback and safety who played eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Purdue University where he was an All-American in 1966 and the Rose Bowl MVP in leading the Boilermakers over USC on January 2.
John James Charles (May 9, 1944 – June 16, 2019) was a renowned American gridiron player who spent eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He excelled at Purdue University, earning All-American honors in 1966 and being named Rose Bowl MVP after leading his team to victory over USC on January 2.