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Charlie Waters

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Charlie Waters (born 1948) is an American former professional football player who spent his entire twelve year career as a safety for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers, where he began as a quarterback and finished as a split end and All-ACC selection, and was drafted by Dallas in the third round of the 1970 draft as a defensive back. He became a starting strong safety in 1975, was selected All-Pro in 1977 and 1978 and went to the Pro Bowl in three consecutive seasons. He played in five Super Bowls, winning two, and holds the NFL record for most playoff interceptions with nine. After retiring he worked as a broadcaster and as an NFL and college defensive coach.

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is an American former professional football player
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1. Charlie Waters (Wikipedia)
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    born September 10, 1948
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    is an American former professional football player
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    Charlie Tutan Waters (born September 10, 1948) is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 12-year career as a safety for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL)
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    spent his entire 12-year career as a safety for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League
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    spent his entire 12-year career as a safety for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League
  • Competed In: Super Bowl, Professional career
    He played in five Super Bowls: V, VI, X, XII, and XIII, with victories in VI and XII
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