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Detroit Lions Black History Month Profile: Charlie Sanders

Current Detroit Lions tight end, Eric Ebron endured a slow start, but finished the year strong in 2017. Though he has disappointed some, he still has a chance to enjoy a great NFL career.

With continued growth and production, Ebron could potentially even become as respected in Detroit as Charlie Sanders. Recently, I wrote about who I would like to see on Detroit’s all-time offense. Charlie Sanders was my choice at tight end.

Charles Alvin “Charlie” Sanders was born in Richlands, North Carolina in 1946. Like any child from the south, Sanders grew up enjoying sunshine and playing sports outdoors.