NFL star returns to his high school alma mater Friday night for a special ceremony.
Video: Top 10 Plays of OctoberKansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles was on hand Friday night as his alma mater,
Port Arthur Memorial (Port Arthur, Texas), retired his high school jersey.
Charles, who was one of the NFL's leading rushers prior to suffering a season-ending injury, was a star at Port Arthur Memorial before continuing on to the University of Texas.
Over his final two high school seasons, Charles rushed for an astonishing 4,107 yards and 50 scores, earning first team all-state honors both as a junior and as a senior.
In addition to his prolific career on the gridiron, Charles was a state title-winning track runner in high school.
Joining Charles for the ceremony were his wife and three children. Port Arthur Memorial principal Dr. Glenn Mitchell represented the school in the presentation that occurred during halftime of the varsity football game.
See photos of Charles' jersey retirement ceremony below, taken by Ken Murray of the MaxPreps Professional Photographers' Network.
Kansas City Chiefs star Jamaal Charles and his family were on hand Friday night at Port Arthur Memorial as his high school football jersey was retired during a ceremony at halftime of the varsity game.
Photos by Ken Murray
Port Arthur Memorial principal Dr. Glenn Mitchell speaks during the ceremony as Charles and his family look on.
