His name is Preston Carpenter. He was the number one draft choice in 1956 out of Arkansas. He started playing fullback for Jim brown in 1957. He later moved to tight end for a number of other teams. I was hoping someone could tell me more about is career.thanks
2007-06-04 14:43:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns from Arizona. He played for the Browns for four years. In his first year he rushed for 756 yards and averaged 4.0 per carry. The next year he played he averaged 28.7 yards per carry but only had 3 carriers. He got his first touchdown that year. One rushing and one receiving. In 1960 he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers were he had 460 receiving yards and four touchdowns. He also was a punt returner and a kickoff returner. He was chosen to the all pro team in 1962, he was the only tight end chosen. Preston Carpenter has also earned a spot in the Steelers "All Time Roster" (which is a great honer, I know because I am a Steelers fan). After playing for the Steelers he played for the Washington Redskins. after two years with the Redskins he played for the Minnesota than played his last year with the Maim Dolphins in AFL. He retired at the age of 33. He finished his career with 23 receiving touchdown and one rushing touchdown.'
I never heard of him, but he sound like he was a great person and a honer to have him put on Black and Gold.
2007-06-04 15:11:23 · answer #1 · answered by Blitzburgh 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
NFL Teams: Cleveland Browns (1956-59), Pittsburgh Steelers (1960-63), Washington Redskins (1964-66), Minnesota Vikings (1966), Miami Dolphins (1966-67).
Important Notes: Drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the first pick in 1956...led the Browns in rushing his first season, then was shifted to end where he grew into the club's leading receiver...traded to Pittsburgh in a big trade for Gern Nagler and Len Dawson in 1960...played for the Norfolk Neptunes of the AAFL in 1961...elected to the Pro Bowl in 1963.
Important Stats: Rushed for 756 yards with Cleveland in 1956, third on Cleveland's single season rookie record list...88 carries as a rookie is fourth on the single season list for Cleveland...27 catches for 398 yards in 1957...29 catches for 474 yards in 1958...24 catches for 372 yards in 1959...33 catches for 460 yards in 1961...36 catches for 492 yards in 1962...17 catches for 233 yards in 1963...31 catches for 466 yards in 1964...23 catches for 298 yards in 1965...30 catches for 518 yards with the Vikings in 1966...10 catches for 127 yards with Miami in 1967.
Arkansas Notes: Lettered in football in 1953, '54, & '55...lettered in baseball in 1954, '55, & '56...had a 66 yard touchdown reception against Ole Miss in 1954 that is referred to as 'The Pass'...elected to the U of A Letterman's Association Hall of Honor in 1996....on the Arkansas All-Decade Team of the 50's.
2007-06-08 05:51:35 · answer #2 · answered by oh_my 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but why not go to the travel page Cleveland and dining out Cleveland. Maybe someone there has some insight.
Sorry could not help you on this one
2007-06-04 14:58:10 · answer #3 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He played for the Browns. He was pretty good but if i remembered he was great at west memphis and arkansas.
2007-06-04 15:21:47 · answer #4 · answered by disco_fever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had not heard of him until I read your question... but it is very interesting... here is some information:
http://www.hognation.net/greats/carpenterp.html
2007-06-04 14:49:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Now I do after I've read this question?
2007-06-04 16:12:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can read all about him here,,it`s his own homepage ,http://www.autographedtoyou.com/Preston-Carpenter-Biography.htm
2007-06-04 14:54:49 · answer #7 · answered by rhardfrumnc 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was not even born
sorry wish I had know him
2007-06-04 14:51:42 · answer #8 · answered by Timolin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋