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Joe Carter
Date of birth: (1909-07-23)July 23, 1909
Place of birth: Dalhart, Texas, United States
Date of death: December 22, 1991(1991-12-22) (aged 82)
Career information
Position(s): End
College: Southern Methodist
Organizations
 As player:
1933-1940
1942
1944
1945
Philadelphia Eagles
Green Bay Packers
Brooklyn Tigers
Chicago Bears
Playing stats at NFL.com

William Joe Carter (July 23, 1909 – December 22, 1991) was an American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He played eight seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles (1933–1940). He graduated North Dallas High School and attended Southern Methodist University.

Career[]

A 6'1", 208 pound end, Carter led the National League in receiving in 1934 and finished 6th in 1937 and 3rd in 1938.[1]

Carter was a charter member of the Eagles when the team entered the NFL in 1933.[1] At the time of his retirement in 1940 at the age of 30 he would be the last of the original Eagles squad still affiliated with the franchise.[1]

Pawn Stars[]

Pro Bowl jacket worn by Joe Carter featured on Pawn Stars bought by Cory for $1000.00.

Footnotes[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The Philadelphia Eagles," in Howard Roberts, Who's Who in the Major Leagues Football. Chicago: B.E. Callahan, [1940]; pg. 18.


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