Charles Anthony (Canadian football)

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Charles Anthony
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Born: (1968-10-16) October 16, 1968 (age 55)
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Charles Anthony (born October 16, 1968) is a former American professional football defensive back who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at UNLV.

Early years

Anthony was born and grew up in

Western High School.[1]

College career

Anthony was a member of the UNLV Rebels for four seasons. As a sophomore he was named second team All-Big West after leading the team with three interceptions and blocking six kicks.[2] Anthony also led the team in interceptions as a junior.[3] Anthony finished his collegiate career with 184 tackles, six interceptions, and five passes broken up in 39 games played.[4]

Professional career

Anthony was signed by the

Edmonton Eskimos in 1999 and retired at the end of the season.[10]

Post-playing career

Anthony returned to Western High School to become the school's head football coach in 2001. He later moved to

Cheyenne High School, where he coached for five years and compiled a 42-12 record.[1] Anthony later became a teacher and head football coach at Evergreen High School in Vancouver, Washington.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b Brewer, Ray (January 15, 2009). "Head football coach out at Cheyenne". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  2. ^ "Big West Preview : Johnson, San Jose State Bulk Up for Fresno State Challenge". Los Angeles Times. August 28, 1989. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  3. ^ "2015 UNLV Rebels Football Media Guide". Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "1993 JOGO #158 Charles Anthony". Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  5. ^ Murray, Ken (June 11, 1994). "Colts secondary offers prime spot for Anthony". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  6. ^ "Charles Anthony". JustSportsStats.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  7. ^ Stroud, Rick. "Yet another injury befalls Harper". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  8. ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. August 19, 1997. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  9. ^ "Transactions". August 27, 1997. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  10. ^ Klingaman, Mike (November 26, 2000). "Once, the Stallions rode high". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  11. The Daily News
    . Retrieved August 2, 2020.