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Date of birth | June 19, 1957 |
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Place of birth | Bryan, Texas |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Wide Receiver |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
College | Texas A&M |
NFL draft | 1980 / Round: 9 / Pick 240 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1980 | New York Jets |
1981–1987 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
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Gerald Louis Carter (born June 19, 1957 in Bryan, Texas), is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 9th round of the 1980 NFL Draft. A 6'1", 190-lb. wide receiver from Texas A&M, Carter played in 8 NFL seasons from 1980 to 1987. Carter's peak performance in his career came during the 1984 season for the Buccaneers when he caught 60 receptions for 816 yards and 5 touchdowns.