SouthernWorldwide.com – Former NFL star Charle Young, who achieved a Super Bowl title with the San Francisco 49ers, has passed away at the age of 75, as announced by the team on Tuesday.
The 49ers expressed their sorrow over Young’s death through a statement on X, formerly Twitter.
“The 49ers mourn the passing of former TE Charle Young,” the team stated. “Our organization extends its deepest sympathies to the Young family and their friends.”
Young was a highly regarded tight end during his collegiate career at USC before embarking on his professional journey. The university also released a statement acknowledging his death, reflecting on his significant contributions to both college and professional football.
“Fight On Forever, Charles Young,” the school conveyed in their tribute on X.
The Philadelphia Eagles drafted Young as the No. 6 overall pick in the 1973 NFL Draft. He earned a Pro Bowl selection in three of his four seasons with the Eagles. In 1977, he moved to the Los Angeles Rams, where he played for three seasons.
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Young later joined the San Francisco 49ers in 1980, becoming an integral part of their Super Bowl-winning season in 1981. During Super Bowl XVI, where San Francisco defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, he recorded one reception for 14 yards. He also scored a crucial touchdown in a divisional round playoff game against the New York Giants en route to the championship.
Following his time with the 49ers, Young played three seasons for the Seattle Seahawks.
Throughout his 187 NFL games, Young accumulated 418 receptions for 5,106 receiving yards and scored 27 touchdowns. His impressive performance also earned him an All-Pro selection and the 1973 UPI Rookie of the Year award.
In his college career at USC, Young was instrumental in the Trojans securing a national championship in 1972 and was recognized as an All-American. He recorded 62 catches for 998 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Trojans.
His outstanding contributions to the sport led to his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
