[1] Clark was born in Jacksonville, Florida and was an athletic standout at Stanton High School, where the nickname "Boobie" originated.
During a 48–0 victory over Albany State University in 1971, head coach Cy McClairen placed Clark at fullback because a lot of his teammates were nursing injuries.
Clark testified that his team was losing and that he intentionally hit Hackbart due to his frustration.
Clark died of a blood clot in his lung at the age of 38 on October 25, 1988, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.
[5] The City of Jacksonville renamed Sherwood Forest Playground as Charles "Boobie" Clark Park and Pool in his honor.
[6] In 2000, the Florida Times-Union named Clark number 37 on their list of the top 100 athletes from Jacksonville.