Charlie Justice (halfback)

Charles Ronald "Choo Choo" Justice (May 18, 1924 – October 17, 2003) was an American professional football player who was a halfback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1961.

For the college football lineman and coach, see Charles M. Justice.

Charlie Justice
Justice on 1952 Bowman football card
No. 22
Position:Halfback
Personal information
Born:(1924-05-18)May 18, 1924
Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.
Died:October 17, 2003(2003-10-17) (aged 79)
Cherryville, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:176 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High school:Lee H. Edwards (Asheville)
College:North Carolina (1946–1949)
NFL draft:1950 / Round: 16 / Pick: 201
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • 80 Greatest Redskins
  • Washington Commanders Ring of Fame
  • Consensus All-American (1948)
  • First-team All-American (1949)
  • 2× Second-team All-American (1946, 1947)
  • 4× First-team All-SoCon (1946–1949)
  • North Carolina Tar Heels No. 22 retired
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:1,284
Rushing average:4.8
Rushing touchdowns:3
Receptions:63
Receiving yards:962
Receiving touchdowns:7
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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