Joseph Henry Carter (27 July 1899 – 7 January 1977) was an English footballer who played at inside-forward. He won three England caps, scoring four goals. Carter won an FA Cup winner's medal with West Bromwich Albion in 1931, also helping the team win promotion to Division One in the same season. In September 1931 he became the first ever Albion player to be sent off at The Hawthorns.[2] He played in the 1935 FA Cup Final when Albion finished as runners-up to Sheffield Wednesday. He died of dehydration in 1977.[citation needed]

Joe Carter
Personal information
Full name Joseph Henry Carter
Date of birth 27 July 1899
Place of birth Aston, Birmingham, England
Date of death 7 January 1977(1977-01-07) (aged 77)
Place of death Handsworth, Birmingham, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Position(s) Inside-forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
West Bromwich Albion
International career
1926–1929 England 3 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Honours

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West Bromwich Albion

References

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  • Matthews, Tony (2005). The Who's Who of West Bromwich Albion. Breedon Books. pp. 46–47. ISBN 1-85983-474-4.
  1. ^ Hawthorne (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. West Bromwich Albion". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 6.
  2. ^ Matthews, Tony (2007). West Bromwich Albion: The Complete Record. Breedon Books. p. 252. ISBN 978-1-85983-565-4.
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