Chuck DeShane

Chuck DeShane
Chuck DeShane
Position(s)
LB/QB/OG
Jersey #(s)
60
Born December 10, 1918(1918-12-10)
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Died November 5, 2006(2006-11-05) (aged 87)
Career information
Year(s) 19451949
College Alabama
Professional teams
Career stats
Games played - started 48 - 22
Interceptions 5
Touchdowns 2
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards
  • No notable achievements

Charles Frederick DeShane (December 10, 1918 - November 5, 2006) was a professional American football player in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions from 1945 to 1949.

Career

Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, DeShane was the starting quarterback for the University of Alabama in 1939 and 1940 and was named to the All-Southeastern Conference team his senior season. He coached football from 1942 to 1944 at his alma mater, Creston High School (Grand Rapids, Michigan), before signing with the Lions.

From 1945 to 1946, Deshane played quarterback and linebacker for the Lions. He played guard from 1947 to 1949.

Personal life

DeShane was also a railroad conductor during the offseasons. He was married to his wife Evelyn for 31 years and had four children, 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He died in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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