Winston Holt "Win" Charles (September 26, 1903 – January 29, 1949) was a professional American football player for the American Professional Football Association's Dayton Triangles. He played in five games in the 1928 season. Charles played college football at William & Mary.[1] He was shot to death on January 29, 1949.[2][3] His wife, Ivy Patterson Charles, was convicted of his murder on May 11, 1949[4] and sentenced to serve six years.[5] She was denied a pardon by Governor Tuck on October 14, 1949.[5]