Cotton Price

American football player (1918–2008)

American football player
Cotton Price
Personal information
Born:May 31, 1918
Bridgeport, Texas, U.S.
Died:September 24, 2008(2008-09-24) (aged 90)
Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
Career information
College:Texas A&M
Position:Quarterback / Tailback
Career history
  • Detroit Lions (1940–1945)
  • Miami Seahawks (1946)
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
TDs:10
Player stats at PFR

Charles Walemon "Cotton" Price (May 31, 1918 – September 24, 2008) was an American football quarterback, running back and defensive back. He attended Newcastle High School in Newcastle, Texas. He played college football at Texas A&M University and went on to play four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and All-America Football Conference (AAFC).[1][2][3] Price made the Pro Bowl in 1940.

References

  1. ^ "National Champion Aggie Quarterback Charles "Cotton" Price Passes Away". Archived from the original on May 22, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2008.
  2. ^ "Cotton Price Stats".
  3. ^ "'Cotton' Price of Texas A&M's 1939 title team dies".
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1939 Texas A&M Aggies football—AP national champions


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