M. L. Carter Explained

M. L. Carter
Number:42, 24
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:9 December 1955
Birth Place:Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lb:173
High School:Monterey
College:Cal State Fullerton
San Jose State
Undraftedyear:1979
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • MPC Hall Of Fame
  • 1979 Football Digest All-Rookie Team
Statlabel1:Interceptions
Statvalue1:3
Statlabel2:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue2:1
Cflstatlabel1:Games played
Cflstatvalue1:1
Pfr:CartM.20

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

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 ChiefsCarter 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-CatsIn 1982, he played one game for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.[3]
Boston BreakersThe next year, he played in 18 games for the Boston Breakers of the USFL.[3] He had one interception.[4]

Notes and References

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