Carl Ward

Carl Ward
Ward in 1964
No. 27, 21
PositionsHalfback  Defensive back  Return specialist
Personal information
Born (1944-07-26) July 26, 1944
Hartford, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolTaft (Cincinnati, Ohio)
CollegeMichigan (1963-1966)
NFL draft1967: 4th round, 83rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
  • First-team All-Big Ten (1965)
  • 2× Second-team All-Big Ten (1964, 1966)
  • Longest kickoff return in Cleveland Browns history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions1
Kick/punt return yards907
Touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Carl Davis Ward (born July 26, 1944) is an American former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football as a halfback for the Michigan Wolverines from 1964 to 1966 before playing in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints from 1967 to 1969.