Harry Vance Muncie Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Harry Vance "Chuck" Muncie (March 17, 1953 − May 13, 2013) was an American football running back who played for the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers in the National Football League (NFL) from 1976 to 1984. He was selected to the Pro Bowl three times, and tied the then-NFL season record for rushing touchdowns in 1981.Muncie played college football for the California Golden Bears, setting numerous school records. In his senior year, he was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy, given annually to the most outstanding college football player. Muncie was drafted by New Orleans in the first round in the 1976 NFL Draft with the third overall pick. He became the first member of the Saints to be named to a Pro Bowl, and he was their first player to rush for 1,000 yards. He was traded to San Diego in 1980, starring in their high-scoring offense known as Air Coryell while being named to two additional Pro Bowls.Muncie was considered one of the best running backs of his era until cocaine problems forced him into retirement. His drug problems eventually landed him in prison. Afterwards, he turned his life around by helping others through mentoring programs. He founded the Chuck Muncie Youth Foundation.
Inducted into the Fayette County [Pennsylvania] Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.
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A combative relationship between Muncie and Saints ownership over his contract lead to his being traded in 1980 to the San Diego Chargers.
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Inducted into the University of California Athletics Hall of Fame in 1995.
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Ranks 69th on NFL All-Time Rushing Yards per Game List (60.9).
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Ranks 26th on NFL All-Time Rushing Touchdowns List (71).
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Ranks 61st on NFL All-Time Rushing Yards List (6,702).
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Ranks 62nd on NFL All-Time Rushing Attempts List (1,561).
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Running Back for the New Orleans Saints (1976-1980) and San Diego Chargers (1980-1984).
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Year
Status
Character
ESPN SportsCentury
2004
TV Series documentary
Himself
NFL Monday Night Football
1979-1983
TV Series
Himself - San Diego Chargers Running Back / Himself - New Orleans Saints Running Back
The NFL on NBC
1980-1983
TV Series
Himself - San Diego Chargers Running Back / Himself - San Diego Chargers Running back / Himself - San Diego Chargers Fullback
1981 AFC Championship Game
1982
TV Special
Himself - San Diego Chargers Running Back
1980 AFC Championship Game
1981
TV Movie
Himself - San Diego Chargers Fullback
The NFL on CBS
1980
TV Series
Himself - San Diego Chargers Fullback
Known for movies
1980 AFC Championship Game (1981) as Himself - San Diego Chargers Fullback
1981 AFC Championship Game (1982) as Himself - San Diego Chargers Running Back
NFL Monday Night Football (1979-1983) as Himself - San Diego Chargers Running Back / Himself - New Orleans Saints Running Back
The NFL on NBC (1980-1983) as Himself - San Diego Chargers Running Back / Himself - San Diego Chargers Fullback / Himself - San Diego Chargers Running back