Carter To Be Honored at Michigan-Penn State Contest
10/9/2002 12:00:00 AM | Football
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Former University of Michigan football great Anthony Carter will be honored at the Oct. 12 Michigan-Penn State game for his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Carter, a standout wide receiver for the Wolverines from 1979-82, was inducted into both the National Football Foundation (2002) and College Football (2001) halls of fame during the past two years.
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Carter will make an appearance Thursday evening (Oct. 10, 6-8 p.m.) at Sibley's in Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi. A party for Carter will be held Friday evening (Oct. 11, 7-10 p.m.) at Studio 4 on 4th Avenue in Ann Arbor. Both events are open to the general public and donations will be accepted for the foundation.
On game day, Carter will sign autographs for two hours at the WJR Tailgate Show. Carter will be present from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the pregame ceremony on the field. He will receive his Hall of Fame plaque from Bo Schembechler prior to the Wolverines taking the field Saturday against Penn State.
Following is a list of Carter's three appearances:
Thursday, Oct. 10 -- Sibley's in Twelve Oaks Mall (6-8 p.m.)
Friday, Oct. 11 -- Party at Studio 4 (7-10 p.m.)
Saturday, Oct. 12 -- WJR Tailgate Show (12:30-2:30 p.m.)
Anthony Carter, Wide Receiver (1979-82)
Called the most dominant player at his position in college football, Carter became just the eighth three-time All American in Big Ten history (the first in 36 years) and the first receiver to surpass 3,000 yards in pass receptions. Voted captain of the 1982 team, he was the Wolverines' Most Valuable Player twice (1980, 1982). Just 5-foot-11 and 160 pounds but having outstanding quickness, he shattered virtually every Michigan career pass receptions, kick return and scoring record, including touchdowns (40), points (244), receptions (161), yards (3,076), and touchdown catches (37), also a Big Ten record. His 14 touchdown receptions set a single-season Michigan record. He compiled the highest yard average for all-purpose running in NCAA history (17.4) and his 33 touchdown receptions during regular-season games are the second best total in NCAA history. He ranked fourth in the 1982 Heisman Trophy balloting, receiving more votes than any player other than running backs and quarterbacks. Carter capped his career by being voted the Big Ten's Most Valuable Player in 1982.
Contact: David Ablauf, Jim Schneider (734) 763-4423
