Anthony Carter (American football)
Carter signing autographs with the Minnesota Vikings in 1993 | |||||||||
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born | September 17, 1960 Riviera Beach, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 168 lb (76 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Suncoast (Riviera Beach) | ||||||||
| College | Michigan (1979–1982) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1983: 12th round, 334th overall pick | ||||||||
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Anthony 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. 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.