Charles White: USC Heisman Award Winner Dies at 64

Charles White is one of the most decorated and best-known former athletes in college football history. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1979, was a two-time All-American, and set 22 NCAA records. He also led USC to a national championship in 1978 and finished his career as the school's all-time rushing leader with 6,245 yards. In addition, White is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.

After a brief stint with the Cleveland Browns in 1980, White played for four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams from 1985 to 1988. He was a two-time Pro Bowler and was selected as the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year in 1987. This marked the end of his professional football career, but he returned to USC in 1990 as special assistant to the athletic director. It was there that he helped coach the Trojan running backs from 1993 to 1997.

Before his tenure with the Rams, White had an eight-year NFL career that was less than stellar. White was a highly successful college athlete but had a rocky pro career. While White had a productive career in the NFL, he was plagued by injuries and drug use.

When White retired from the NFL, he had earned the reputation of being a bruising tailback. As a result, he had been arrested on several misdemeanor charges. However, his issues with drugs did not stop there. They continued into the final years of his life.

Despite his shortcomings in the NFL, White's legacy in the city of Los Angeles went on to live on. During his nine seasons in the league, White rushed for 3,075 yards and scored 24 touchdowns. His 5.4 yards per carry in the league was also a major accomplishment. He also had a stellar 1987 season, when he led the NFL in rushing and scoring.

Although he won many awards, White's biggest accomplishment was winning the Heisman Trophy in 1979. This was not only a milestone for his time at USC but also for the league. Besides winning the award, White became the first USC player to ever lead the NCAA in rushing in a single season. Moreover, he was named the Rose Bowl MVP.

While White had many other accomplishments during his career, none of them were as significant as the fact that he was a member of the USC national championship team in 1978. During the ensuing years, White would be the subject of many accolades and tributes. In 1995, he was inducted into the USC Athletics Hall of Fame, and he has also been inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame.

The USC athletics department released an obituary for Coach White. In addition to his storied college football career, White was a renowned administrator in the athletic department. White was also a two-time All-American at USC.

Charles White, who died Wednesday, was a legendary USC tailback. Not only did he lead the USC Trojans to a national championship in 1978, but he was also a two-time All-American and a member of the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame.

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