Charles was born on February 3, 1879 in Cloverdale, Virginia. However his parents moved to Wooster, Ohio when he was still a young boy. He was one of seven children, which consisted of four sisters and two brothers. All three of the Follis brothers played football for Wooster High School. Charles younger brother Curtis died at the age of 19 from a football related injury.
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| - Charles was born on February 3, 1879 in Cloverdale, Virginia. However his parents moved to Wooster, Ohio when he was still a young boy. He was one of seven children, which consisted of four sisters and two brothers. All three of the Follis brothers played football for Wooster High School. Charles younger brother Curtis died at the age of 19 from a football related injury.
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| - Charles was born on February 3, 1879 in Cloverdale, Virginia. However his parents moved to Wooster, Ohio when he was still a young boy. He was one of seven children, which consisted of four sisters and two brothers. All three of the Follis brothers played football for Wooster High School. Charles younger brother Curtis died at the age of 19 from a football related injury. In 1899, Charles helped organize the varsity football team for Wooster High School. He served as the team's halfback and was elected the team's captain by his white schoolmates. He then led Wooster to an undefeated season. The football field/outdoor track facility at the new Wooster High School, was dedicated in 1998 in his honor (Follis Field).
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