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Charles D'Donte Batch (born December 5, 1974 in , Homestead, Pennsylvania, a Pittsburgh suburb) is an NFL football quarterback.

Charlie had a remarkable career at Eastern Michigan University, owning almost every passing record. He was a local favorite when he was drafted by the Detroit Lions (over Brian Griese) in the second round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He was the Lions' starter through most of the 1998-2001 seasons, and many people believed that after poor performances by the Lions' former quarterback, Scott Mitchell, Batch would bring the Lions back to higher rank. By the end of the 2001 season, he had passed for over 9000 yards, reaching 6th on the Lions' all-time list.

He was injured late in 2001, and was not pursued by the Lions for 2002. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed him to a one-year contract for 2002 as a backup, but he did not play. He saw some action in 2003. In 2005, become second string quarterback for the Steelers, playing behind Ben Roethlisberger. During 2005, an injury to Roethlisberger gave Batch two starting opportunities.

He backed up Ben Roethlisberger during Super Bowl XL, and the Steelers' 21-10 victory made Batch a Super Bowl Champion.

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Athletes - Charlie Batch

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