Chuck Winfrey


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Position: LB
Date of Birth: March 27, 1949
Height / Weight: 6'0" / 230 lbs
First Team: MIN (1971)
Last Team: PIT (1972)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Chuck Winfrey - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: March 27, 1949
Position: Linebacker (LB)

Career History

  • Minnesota Vikings (1971)
    • Winfrey began his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings in 1971.
    • During his time with the Vikings, he was part of a strong defensive unit, contributing to the team's overall performance.
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (1972)
    • In 1972, Winfrey joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he continued to play as a linebacker.
    • Although his time with the Steelers was brief, he was part of a franchise that would soon rise to prominence in the NFL.

Highlights & Accomplishments

  • Winfrey played during a transformative period in the NFL, where defenses were becoming increasingly important in the league.
  • While not a household name, he is remembered for his contributions to the teams he played for and his role in the evolution of the linebacker position.

Legacy

Chuck Winfrey's NFL career, though brief, is emblematic of many players from that era who contributed to the game in significant ways, often without the recognition of their more famous counterparts.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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