Dr. Charles West: Athlete and Physician

Dr. Charles West

He attended Washington and Jefferson College where he was a member of both the track and football teams. He became the first African American quarterback to play in the Rose Bowl. West was drafted by the Akron Pros professional football team, but instead went to medical school at Howard University. Later, he opened a family practice in Alexandria and coached football at Parker-Gray High School. In 1979 he was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.