Daughter is Mary Jo Sanders, who is a professional boxer.
Son Charles Sanders Jr, played college football at Ohio State, and had
a brief stint in the NFL.
Professional football player. Tight end with the Detroit Lions,
1968-1977.
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007.
Works for the Detroit Lions in the Scouting Department (June 2006)
He lost his mother when he was 2. In his induction speech in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007, he said: "Hi, Mom. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. This day belongs to you.".