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Charles Phillip (Chuck) Bednarik was born
on May 1, 1925 in Bethlehem, PA.
Chuck, nicknamed "Concrete Charley"
spent all of his 14 professional NFL career years with
the Philadelphia, Eagles. In 1960 the Eagles line was
depleted with injuries forcing Bednarik to play offensive
and defensive position as center and linebacker. In
no small part that effort lead the 1960 Eagles to their
second NFL Championship. In appreciation the Eagles
organization gave him a bonus payment of $250.00.
Chuck Bednarik played for the University
of Pennsylvania from 1945 to 1949. He was a two time
All-American playing center and linebacker. Bednarik
was the very first pick in the NFL in 1949, selected
by the Philadelphia Eagles. He played for 14 years with
the Eagles as center and linebacker, and was All-Pro
eight times and played in the Pro Bowl eight times.
In the 1954 Pro Bowl, he was selected as the MVP. He
was a member of two World Championship teams, 1949 and
1960. In the 1960 championship game, Eagles vs. Green
Bay Packers, he played 58 ½ minutes and made
the game saving tackle on the last play. Chuck retired
in 1962 at the age of 37. He was elected to the Pro
Hall of Fame in 1967 and the College Hall of Fame in
1969. His other honors include All Time 50 Year Team,
The 75 Year Two Way Team, and in 1999, the John Madden
All Millennium Team. As Chuck says, "There is nothing
else to be had…only Heaven."
After retiring from football Mr. Bednarik
soon made a name for himself in business as a "Special
Sales Representative" for the Warner Company.
Fans can contact him at:
Chuck Bednarik
6379 Winding Road
Coopersburg, Pa. 18036-9410
USA
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