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Charles H. Mitchell
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Charles H. Mitchell (May 25, 1940 – June 27, 2025) was an American academic administrator and professional American football player. He was the president of the Seattle Central Community College from 1987 to 2003 and the chancellor of the Seattle Community Colleges District from 2003 to 2008.[1][2]
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Education
[edit]Mitchell attended T.T. Minor Elementary School, Meany Junior High, and Garfield High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington, a master's degree from Seattle University, and a doctorate in education from Brigham Young University.[1][2]
Athletics
[edit]Mitchell played running back for the Washington Huskies football team and was a member of the team that won the 1961 Rose Bowl. He had nine carries for 53 yards as the game's leading rusher with the College All-Stars in its 20–17 upset win over the Green Bay Packers on August 2, 1963.[3] He played professional football for six years with the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills.[2][1][4][5]
Education career
[edit]Mitchell joined Seattle Central Community College in 1981 as a teacher and later dean of students.[6] He became president of the college in 1987 and held that post until 2003, when he was named the chancellor of the Seattle Community Colleges District.[4]
Death
[edit]Mitchell died on June 27, 2025, at the age of 85.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Ford, Secret Charles (April 22, 2009). "CHARLES H. MITCHELL (1940 – )". BlackPast. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
- ^ a b c "No rest for Mitchell". The Seattle Times. September 15, 2007. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
- ^ Damer, Roy. "All-Stars Stun Packers," Chicago Tribune, Saturday 3 August 1963. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ a b Raley, Dan (August 5, 2008). "Where are they now? Charlie Mitchell, former UW football star". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
- ^ "Charley Mitchell Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Chancellor finalists include Mitchell of Seattle Central". The Seattle Times. November 16, 1991. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Charles Mitchell Obituary - Seattle, WA". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved July 5, 2025.