Verba Preston Carpenter was an American football player.
14 Facts About Preston Carpenter
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Preston Carpenter played professionally as an end, halfback, tight end, and kick returner over eleven seasons for five different teams in the National Football League and the American Football League.
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Preston Carpenter was born to Verba Glen Preston Carpenter and Edna Earl Pullam in Hayti, Missouri.
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Preston Carpenter graduated from Muskogee Central High School, where he was Oklahoma All State.
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Preston Carpenter is a descendant of Thomas "Jack" Carpenter.
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At the University of Arkansas, Preston Carpenter was an outstanding single-wing blocking back and linebacker for the Razorbacks in 1953 and 1954.
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Preston Carpenter was an All-Southwest Conference selection in 1955 as a halfback.
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Preston Carpenter was a Pro Bowl selection as a Pittsburgh Steeler tight end in 1962.
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Preston Carpenter led the Cleveland Browns in rushing in 1956 and receiving in 1958.
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From 1964 through 1966 with the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings, Preston Carpenter gained another 1,281 yards and seven touchdowns receiving.
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Preston Carpenter completed his pro football career with the American Football League's Miami Dolphins in 1967.
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Preston Carpenter was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 1992.
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Preston Carpenter was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1996.
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Preston Carpenter received The All-American Football Foundation's All-American Football Legends Award on July 25,2003.