Former New York Giants operating again Charlie Evans has died on the age of 76.
In accordance with the New York Submit, Evans died at his residence in Texas on November 4.
Nonetheless, no reason for loss of life has been introduced but.
Evans was chosen by the Giants within the 1971 NFL Draft and spent the primary month of his skilled profession in a secondary squad.
His alternative got here when accidents mounted up for the Giants and he seized his likelihood, scoring 5 touchdowns over three video games.
Former New York Giants operating again Charlie Evans has died on the age of 76
Evans (No. 31) scored 5 touchdowns over three video games in his first season with the Giants
The perfect sport of Evans’ profession got here in 1972 when he scored two dashing touchdowns and one receiving in a 45-21 thrashing of the New Orleans Saints.Â
However that season was curtailed early on when he broke his leg towards the Denver Broncos.Â
Evans stayed with the Giants for the 1973 season earlier than leaving for Washington in 1974, which proved to be the ultimate season of his profession.
‘The toughest factor to understand if you get out of the sport is the truth that you aren’t getting any extra freebies,’ he stated in an interview with Newsday.
‘You aren’t getting any extra checks picked up by individuals you by no means met as a result of they know who you’re. You do not signal any autographs. No person needs you.’
In accordance with his obituary, Evans’ physique was donated to researchers wanting into NFL concussion protocol.
