Chuck Weber (American football)

Chuck Weber
No. 83, 89, 51
PositionsLinebacker
Defensive end
Guard
Personal information
Born(1930-03-25)March 25, 1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedOctober 22, 2017(2017-10-22) (aged 87)
California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight229 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolAbington (Abington, Pennsylvania)
CollegeWest Chester
NFL draft1955: undrafted
Career history
Playing
Coaching
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions10
Fumble recoveries6
Sacks2.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference

Charles Frederick Weber Jr. (March 25, 1930 – October 22, 2017) was an American professional football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played seven seasons for the Cleveland Browns (1955–1956), the Chicago Cardinals (1956–1958), and the Philadelphia Eagles (1959–1961). He played college football for the West Chester Golden Rams.

After retirement, he worked as defensive coordinator for Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Colts, where he succeeded teammate Maxie Baughan.

Biography

Weber grew up in suburban Philadelphia and went to Abington High School.

He was the defensive coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals from 1970 through 1974.[1] Weber provided six interceptions for Philadelphia Eagles 1960 championship team.

Weber resided in San Diego, California and died on October 22, 2017, at the age of eighty-seven.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Bengals Media Guide" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
  2. ^ "Former Eagles LB Weber dies at 87". OurWindsor.ca. October 23, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2023.