Steve Carpenter (American football)

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Steve Carpenter
No. 49, 43
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1958-01-22) January 22, 1958 (age 66)
Staunton, Illinois
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Edwardsville
College: Western Illinois
Undrafted: 1980
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Steven Carpenter (born January 22, 1958) is a former American football defensive back who played for the New York Jets and the St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Western Illinois University. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Steve Carpenter Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
  2. "Steve Carpenter, DB". Nfl.com. Retrieved 2021-09-13.