Lydell Maurice Carr[1] (born May 27, 1965)[2] is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Phoenix Cardinals. He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 1988 NFL draft.[3] He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.[4][5][6] He also played in the World League of American Football (WLAF) for the Barcelona Dragons and Ohio Glory. Carr was born and grew up in Enid, Oklahoma.[2] He played football for Enid High School, graduating in 1984.[1] Enid is scheduled to name a street Lydell Carr Drive to honor him in 2024.[7]
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Born | Enid, Oklahoma, USA | May 27, 1965
Education | University of Oklahoma |
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Sport | American football |
Position | Running back |
University team | Oklahoma Sooners |
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References
edit- ^ a b Enid Public School Foundation (2016). Enid High School Alumni Directory 2016. PCI. p. B82.
- ^ a b Football Register. Sporting News. 1990. p. 63. ISBN 9780892043644. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "Lydell Carr". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ Campbell, Bruce. "EHS legend Lydell Carr looks back with no regrets and fond memories". Enidnews.com.
- ^ "High school football: Former Sooner Lydell Carr's legend was born in Enid". NewsOK.com. November 17, 2012.
- ^ Huloubar, Tanner (November 21, 2023). "Commissioners approve naming of Johnson to Lydell Carr Drive". Enid News & Eagle. Retrieved November 25, 2023.