Sonny Carter

Sonny Carter
Carter's official NASA portrait, 1984
Born
Manley Lanier Carter Jr.

(1947-08-15)August 15, 1947
Macon, Georgia, U.S.
DiedApril 5, 1991(1991-04-05) (aged 43)
EducationEmory University (BA, MD)
AwardsAir Medal
Space career
RankCaptain, USN
Time in space
5d 0h 6m
SelectionNASA Group 10 (1984)
MissionsSTS-33
Mission insignia
Association football career
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1970–1972 Atlanta Chiefs 13 (0)
Total 13 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Manley Lanier "Sonny" Carter Jr., M.D. (August 15, 1947 – April 5, 1991), (Capt, USN), was an American chemist, physician, professional soccer player, naval officer and aviator, test pilot, and NASA astronaut who flew on STS-33.