Charlie Justice

Charles Ronald "Choo-Choo" Justice (May 18, 1924 – October 17, 2003) was an American football halfback in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Early life

Justice attended and played high school football at Asheville High School, where he was a part of two undefeated seasons.

World War II

After high school, Justice spent four years in the Navy in World War II. During that time, he played on the football team at Bainbridge Naval Center.

College career

After the war, Justice attended and played college football at the University of North Carolina under Carl Snavely, where he played tailback for four years. While there, he was named an All-American in 1948 and 1949, and finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting both years. He was named the Most Valuable Player in the 1950 College All-Star Game, when he led the college team to a 17-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. While at North Carolina, Justice ran or threw for 64 touchdowns and set a team total-offense record of 4,883 yards, which stood until 1994.

Professional career

Justice was drafted in the sixteenth round of the 1950 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins, but his professional career was hampered and ultimately cut short by injuries.

After football

After football, Justice owned an insurance firm. Him and his wife, Sarah had one daughter. He died in 2003.

In 1970, the University of North Carolina dedicated a section of its athletic center in his name, calling it the Charlie Justice Hall of Honor. He was also named one of the all time 70 Greatest Redskins. In 1999, Sports Illustrated named Justice the 14th Greatest North Carolina Sports Figure.

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