Wilf Carter (footballer) explained

Wilf Carter
Fullname:Wilfred Carter
Birth Date:4 October 1933
Birth Place:Wednesbury, England
Death Place:Bath, England
Position:Forward
Years1:1951–1957
Caps1:57
Goals1:12
Years2:1957–1964
Clubs2:Plymouth Argyle
Caps2:254
Goals2:134
Years3:1964–1966
Clubs3:Exeter City
Caps3:48
Goals3:6
Years4:1966–1970
Clubs4:Bath City

Wilfred Carter (4 October 1933 – 4 August 2013) was an English footballer who played as a forward. He played in the Football League for West Bromwich Albion, Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City.[1] Carter could play at inside and centre forward.

Carter was a prolific goalscorer and scored 5 goals in one match on 27 December 1960 for Plymouth Argyle against Charlton Athletic. Carter is second on the all-time list of goalscorers for Plymouth Argyle, scoring 134 goals in league matches and 148 goals in all matches.[2] [3] Carter died of cancer on 4 August 2013.[4] [5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile. 15 September 2013. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  2. Book: Plymouth Argyle Complete Record 1903–1989. Brian Knight. 1989 . 0-907969-40-2 . 65.
  3. Web site: Wilf Carter. Greens on Screen. 29 June 2013.
  4. Web site: Wilf Carter 1933–2013. Plymouth Argyle F.C. 4 August 2013. 4 August 2013.
  5. News: Plymouth Argyle goalscoring legend Wilf Carter dies. 4 August 2013. The Herald. 4 August 2013.
  6. News: West Brom player Wilf Carter dies after cancer battle. 6 August 2013. Express & Star. 5 August 2013.