Chuck Bednarik, also known as “Concrete Charlie”, was one of the most legendary football players of all time. He was a two-way player, playing both center and linebacker. He was the last of the NFL’s “60 Minute Men”, meaning he played the full 60 minutes of every game.

Bednarik was born in 1925 in Pennsylvania and attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a three-time All-American. He was drafted first overall in the 1949 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Bednarik was an eight-time Pro Bowler and was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1950s. He was also a two-time NFL champion, winning titles with the Eagles in 1949 and 1960. He was also the last Eagle to play in the NFL Championship Game in 1960.

Bednarik was known for his hard-hitting style of play and was one of the most feared tacklers in the NFL. He was also known for his leadership and toughness, and was considered the emotional leader of the Eagles. He was a key part of the Eagles’ success in the 1950s and 1960s.

Bednarik was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967 and his number, 60, was retired by the Eagles in 1987. He is remembered as one of the greatest players in NFL history and is still revered by Eagles fans to this day.

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