| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 2, 1915 Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | May 31, 2012 Del Mar, California, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1935–1937 | Santa Clara |
| 1938–1939 | Los Angeles Bulldogs |
| 1940 | Hollywood Bears |
| Position(s) | Quarterback, halfback, punter |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1947 | Cal Poly (assistant) |
| 1948–1949 | Cal Poly |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 7–11 |
Charles August Pavelko (August 2, 1915 – May 31, 2012) was an American football player and coach. He was a quarterback and punter for a very successful football team at Santa Clara University in the mid-1930s.[1] He served as the head football coach at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California from 1948 to 1949, compiling a record of 7–11.[2]