Charlie Tolar came out of Natchitoches Central High School in Natchitoches, Louisiana, his hometown. From there his career ran through college football at Northwestern St. and the 1959 NFL Draft, where the Pittsburgh Steelers took him in the 27th round.
He was selected in the 27th round (No. 319 overall) of the 1959 NFL Draft. His professional career included 2 teams: Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Oilers. He died on April 28, 2003.
Career highlights
- 2× AFL All-Star (1961, 1962)
- 2× AFL champion (1960, 1961)
Honors as listed in Charlie Tolar's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- Pittsburgh Steelers (1959)
- Houston Oilers (1960–1966)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Charlie Tolar go to?
Charlie Tolar played high school football at Natchitoches Central High School in Natchitoches, Louisiana (Natchitoches Parish).
Is Charlie Tolar from Shreveport?
Charlie Tolar played high school football in the Shreveport–Bossier area, at Natchitoches Central High School in Natchitoches; he was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Where did Charlie Tolar play college football?
Charlie Tolar played college football at Northwestern St..
When was Charlie Tolar drafted?
Charlie Tolar was drafted in the 27th round, No. 319 overall, of the 1959 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
What pro teams did Charlie Tolar play for?
Charlie Tolar's pro teams include Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Oilers.
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