M. L. Carter

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M. L. Carter
No. 42, 24
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1955-12-09) December 9, 1955 (age 68)
Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:173 lb (78 kg)
Career information
High school: Monterey
College: Cal State Fullerton
San Jose State
Undrafted: 1979
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • MPC Hall Of Fame
  • 1979 Football Digest All-Rookie Team
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:3
Fumble recoveries:1
Career CFL statistics
Games played:1
Player stats at PFR

Milton Louis Carter, also known as M. L. Carter (born December 9, 1955) is a former American football cornerback who played three seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He also played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and in the United States Football League (USFL). His career ended due to knee injuries. Married in 1987 to Beberlyn Carter

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Early life and education

M. L. Carter was born on December 9, 1955, in Beaufort, South Carolina. He attended Monterey High School. He went to college at Monterey Peninsula Jr College, also, Cal State-Fullerton and at San Jose State.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Carter first played for the Kansas City Chiefs. In week 11, 1979, he had his first career interception; a 20-yard return. [1] The next week he had two interceptions for 13 yards. Both interceptions were against HOF quarterback, Kenny Stabler. [1] He played in all 16 games in 1979. He played in seven games in 1980 and 10 in 1981. [2]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

In 1982, he played one game for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. [3]

Boston Breakers

The next year, he played in 18 games for the Boston Breakers of the USFL. [3] He had one interception. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "M.L. Carter Career Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. ↑ "M.L. Carter Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  3. 1 2 "M.L. Carter Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
  4. ↑ "M.L. Carter Statistics on JustSportsStats.com". www.justsportsstats.com.
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