Charles B. Studley (born January 17, 1929) is a former

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coach. He served as head coach at

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from 1961 to 1966 and interim head coach of the

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in 1983. Studley finished with a 2–8 record in his only job as an NFL head coach. Prior to joining the Oilers as a

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in 1983, Studley served as defensive coordinator with the

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. He was in charge of the defense under

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and was responsible for the 49ers being able to hold off the

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' rally in

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. Studley subsequently served from 1984 to 1986 as defensive coordinator with the

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. Following a tenure as the Dolphins' linebackers coach, he joined the Cincinnati Bengals from 1989 to 1991 as a defensive line coach. Studley played guard on the 1952 Rose Bowl team at the

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. Studley now resides with his family in

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