Anthony Carter (American football)

Anthony Carter
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Carter signing autographs in 1993
No. 1, 81
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1960-09-17) September 17, 1960 (age 63)
Riviera Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:168 lb (76 kg)
Career information
High school:Suncoast (Riviera Beach)
College:Michigan (1979–1982)
NFL draft:1983 / Round: 12 / Pick: 334
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:486
Receiving yards:7,733
Receiving touchdowns:55
Player stats at PFR

Anthony “AC” Carter (born September 17, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 13 years in the United States Football League (USFL) and National Football League (NFL). He made three-consecutive Pro Bowls for the Minnesota Vikings and was honored by Minnesota as one of the 50 Greatest Vikings of all time.[1] Carter played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, finishing his career as a three-time All-American, and a two-time unanimous All-American selection. He is currently third all-time in receiving yards, and second all-time in receiving touchdowns for the University of Michigan.[2]

  1. ^ "50 Greatest Vikings". Minnesota Vikings.
  2. ^ "Michigan Wolverines Receiving". Sports Reference-CFB.