Charles "Charley" Horton was born on 1935 and is an American former professional football halfback who played one season with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.
15 Facts About Charley Horton
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Charley Horton was selected by the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League with the eleventh overall pick of the 1956 NFL draft.
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Charley Horton was named honorable mention All-State and played in the Florida All-Star high school football game.
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Charley Horton participated in track and field and was a Florida high hurdle state champion.
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Charley Horton was inducted into the St Petersburg High School Athletic Hall of fame in 1999.
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Charley Horton played for the Vanderbilt Commodores football team from 1952 to 1955.
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Charley Horton was named a third team All-American by the International News Service in 1955.
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Charley Horton was named first team All-SEC his senior year and second team All-SEC his junior year.
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Charley Horton scored a then-Vanderbilt record of twelve touchdowns in 1955.
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Charley Horton participated in track and field for the Commodores.
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Charley Horton was selected by the Washington Redskins in the 15th round, with the 172nd overall pick, of the 1955 NFL draft.
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Charley Horton was instead required to serve two years in the United States Navy after joining the NROTC at Vanderbilt.
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Charley Horton was named first team All-Sea Service in 1956 and 1957.
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Charley Horton appeared in five games for the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL in 1958.
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Charley Horton was an official in 17 bowl games, including the 1986 Orange Bowl, 1987 Fiesta Bowl and 1992 Rose Bowl.