Charles Arthur Hutchison (born November 17, 1948) is an American former professional

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player who was an

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for six seasons in the

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(NFL) with the

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and

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. He was selected by the Cardinals in the second round of the

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after playing

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for the

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Early life and college

Charles Arthur Hutchison was born on November 17, 1948), in

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. He attended Carrollton High School in

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. Hutchison played for the

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. He was on the freshman team in 1966 and a three-year

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from 1967 to 1969. He earned

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first-team All-Big Ten honors in 1969.

Professional career

Hutchison was selected by the

in the second round, with the 38th overall pick, of the

. He played in seven games for the Cardinals in 1970, 13 games in 1971, and four games (two starts) in 1972. On September 15, 1973, it was reported that he had been released by the Cardinals. Hutchison was then signed to the

' practice squad. He was later promoted to the active roster and played in two games for the Browns during the 1973 season. He appeared in seven games, starting one, in 1974. Hutchison started all 14 games for Cleveland in 1975 as the team finished with a 3–11 record. In 1976, Hutchinson had two knee operations within a span of seven months and ended up missing the entire 1976 season. In August 1977, he asked the Browns to waive him and the team did so. Earlier in the week the Browns had also attempted to trade him.

Coaching career

Hutchisom was later an offensive line coach for the

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of the

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from 1979 to 1981. He joined the

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in 1982. On March 13, 1984, Invaders head coach John Ralston was fired and Hutchison was named the team's interim head coach. At the time of his promotion, Hutchinson was serving as the team's offensive line coach and director of player personnel. The Invaders had a 7–8 record under Hutchison.

References

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