Chuck Bennett

Chuck Bennett
No. 21, 48
Born:(1907-08-09)August 9, 1907
Linton, Indiana, U.S.
Died:June 9, 1973(1973-06-09) (aged 65)
La Grange, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Halfback
CollegeIndiana
High schoolLinton (IN)
Career history
As coach
1939–1960Lyons Township High School
As player
1930–1931Portsmouth Spartans
1933Chicago Cardinals
As athletic director
1939–1966Lyons Township High School
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Charles Henry Bennett (August 9, 1907 – June 9, 1973) was an American football player and coach. He played halfback for the Indiana University football team from 1926 to 1928 and won the 1928 Chicago Tribune Silver Football trophy as the most valuable player in the Big Ten Conference. He also played professional football for the Portsmouth Spartans from 1930 to 1931 and for the Chicago Cardinals in 1933. After retiring as a football player, Bennett was a high school coach and athletic director from 1934 to 1966.