Charlie West (born August 31, 1946, in Big Spring, Texas) is a former

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who played for three

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teams. He played in Super Bowl IV as a member of the

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. He also still holds the University of Texas El Paso career record of 19 interceptions, including a school record four in one game. Today, he presently lives near New York City and coaches the Carmel High School football team in New York, serving as the defensive coordinator. West returned kicks and punts for the Minnesota Vikings, and still holds the team's record for longest punt return. On November 3, 1968, playing the

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, West returned a Mike Bragg punt 98 yards for a touchdown.

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UTEP vs. NMSU rivalry: Players on both sides hold fast to vivid memories
1946 births Living people People from Big Spring, Texas American football defensive backs UTEP Miners football players Minnesota Vikings players Detroit Lions players Denver Broncos players New England Patriots coaches {{defensiveback-1940s-stub