| 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. |
| Links: | Razorback Football History. |
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I just spent a great day of golf (Jim Thorpe NFL Celebrity Charity Golf Tourney, Oak Tree CC, OKC, OK) with Mr. Preston Carpenter. What a great Razorback and golfer, and all-around great man. He has not lost any of his drive or competitiveness that made him great in the '50's and '60's. I think he could probably suit up right now and run his route. He is also a great golfer and magician. One of the best celebs I have ever met, and one of the greatest professional players ever. W. J. Stanton -- April 2005 |