RIP Heisman Trophy winner Charles White

[psuro]

Former USC RB Charles White, winner of 1979 Heisman Trophy, dies at 64

White remains the Pac-12's all-time leading rusher.

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[BobPSU92]

64.

 

[LionJim]

Very few players I enjoyed watching more than I did Charles White. He was one of the greatest bowl players ever.

 

[Tgar]

Well that article says it all about the toll this sport can take on a player. RIP Charles.

 

[ApexLion]

Well that article says it all about the toll this sport can take on a player. RIP Charles.

Sounds like CTE and probably earlier than anyone knew. He was self-medicating even while playing. This sport is extremely tough. I applaud guys who retire from the NFL early and intact.

 

[91Joe95]

Some follow up on Charles Johnson's suicide. Very sad stuff.

Cause Of Death For Former NFL Receiver Charles Johnson Revealed

A report from the North Carolina state medical examiner has revealed the official cause of death for retired NFL wide receiver Charles Johnson. USA Today managed to obtain a copy of it, which showed that Johnson overdosed from drugs. Officials believe it was a suicide.

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