Charlie Toogood
Encyclopedia
Charles Wayne "Charlie" Toogood (July 16, 1927February 22, 1997) was a professional American football
defensive lineman in the National Football League
. After playing college football
at Nebraska
, Toogood was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 3rd round (35th overall) of the 1951 NFL Draft
. He played seven seasons for the Rams (1951–1956) and the Chicago Cardinals (1957).
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
defensive lineman in the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. After playing college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Nebraska
Nebraska Cornhuskers football
The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college football. The program has established itself as a traditional powerhouse, and has the fourth-most all-time victories of any NCAA Division I-A team. Nebraska is one of only six football programs in NCAA Division I-A...
, Toogood was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 3rd round (35th overall) of the 1951 NFL Draft
1951 NFL Draft
The 1951 National Football League Draft was held on January 18–January 19, 1951. The Baltimore Colts folded after the 1950 season. The NFL placed their players in the 1951 NFL draft.-Player selections:-Round one:...
. He played seven seasons for the Rams (1951–1956) and the Chicago Cardinals (1957).