Chuck Bennett
Bennett in 1928 | |
| No. 21, 48 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 9, 1907 Linton, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 9, 1973 (aged 65) La Grange, Illinois, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | Linton (IN) |
| College | Indiana |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1930–1931 | Portsmouth Spartans |
| 1933 | Chicago Cardinals |
Coaching | |
| 1939–1960 | Lyons Township High School |
athletic director | |
| 1939–1966 | Lyons Township High School |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Charles Henry Bennett (August 9, 1907 – June 9, 1973) was an American football player and coach. He played halfback for the Indiana University football team from 1926 to 1928 and won the 1928 Chicago Tribune Silver Football trophy as the most valuable player in the Big Ten Conference. He also played professional football for the Portsmouth Spartans from 1930 to 1931 and for the Chicago Cardinals in 1933. After retiring as a football player, Bennett was a high school coach and athletic director from 1934 to 1966.