Charles McKee (American football)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | February 2, 1950 |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Phoenix (AZ) Union |
| College: | Arizona |
| Position: | Wide receiver |
| NFL draft: | 1972 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Charles Mckee (born February 2, 1950) is a former
Early years
Mckee attended Phoenix Union High School, where he practiced football and basketball. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Arizona, finishing his career with 85 receptions for 1,652 receiving yards (school record) and 19 touchdowns (school record).[1] His nickname was "Earl the Pearl".[2]
As a junior, he was second on the team with 26 receptions for 496 yards and 9 touchdowns (led the team). As a senior, he was a co-captain and the team's deep threat, posting 43 receptions for 854 receiving yards (205 yards against Oregon State University) and 5 touchdowns. He also played in the Senior Bowl.[3]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
McKee was selected by the
Minnesota Vikings
On September 19,
New England Patriots
On November 27,
Detroit Wheels (WFL)
In 1974, he was signed by the Detroit Wheels of the World Football League.[7] In the third game, he broke his right hand against The Hawaiians and was placed on the disabled list. For the season he posted 6 receptions for 91 yards (long of 46). After finishing in last place (1-13 record), the league folded the team.
Denver Broncos
In 1975, he signed with the Denver Broncos but was released on July 28.[8]
New York Jets
On August 5, 1975, he was signed by the New York Jets and was released on August 11.[9]
References
- ^ "Wildcats in Verdict over BYU". The Prescott Courier. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- ^ "In Pro Football Draft Did Rich Get Richer?". Lawrence Journal-World. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- ^ "Arizona co-captains second round picks". The Prescott Courier. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- ^ "Cowboys Waive Five". Victoria Advocate. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- ^ "Pats Sign McKee An Ex-Cowboy End". Lewiston Evening Journal. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- ^ "Patriots Cut Cindrich, McKee". The Telegraph. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- ^ "Wheels Have Little Experience". The Argus-Press. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- ^ "Monday's Events". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- ^ "Grid deals". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved February 22, 2018.