Charley Evans

Charley Evans Award Group Photo.

“Chucky”

Athlete

Inducted April 18, 2024

  • A graduate of Taylor Center High School, he was the best running back in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference while playing at Ferris State University from 1974-77. 
  • A member of the FSU Hall of Fame.
  • Second in all-time rushing, 10th in scoring in FSU history.
  • Was the first Bulldog football player to earn first-team All-America honors. 
  • Two-time NAIA II first-team selection. 
  • In 1976, he ran for 1,509 yards, fourth in the nation. 
  • During his career, he ran for 3,546 yards on 680 carries, a 5.2-yard average, and 22 touchdowns.
  • Recorded a 95-yard TD run against St. Norbert College. 
  • He scored 148 points (24 total TDs and a pair of two-point conversions).
  • Led FSU in rushing three straight times. 
  • Included among his highlights were three 200-yard rushing games and six 150-yard rushing games. 
  • He was a three-time All-GLIAC selection.