Summary
Otis Leonard "Blackie" Carter (September 30, 1902 – September 10, 1976) was an American professional baseball player. He played briefly in Major League Baseball for the New York Giants during 1925 and 1926, appearing in six games.
| Blackie Carter | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: September 30, 1902 Langley, South Carolina, U.S. | |
| Died: September 10, 1976 (aged 73) Greenville, South Carolina, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| October 3, 1925, for the New York Giants | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 26, 1926, for the New York Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .190 (4-for-21) |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs scored | 4 |
| Teams | |
Carter attended Furman University, where he was captain of the 1923 Furman Purple Hurricane football team.[1] He had a lengthy minor league career from 1923 to 1940, during which he appeared in over 1700 games.[2] From 1933 to 1940, Carter was minor-league player-manager in the Piedmont League, Bi-State League, South Atlantic League and North Carolina State League.[2] He was also a scout for the Brooklyn Dodgers.[3] After his baseball career, he worked for an industrial belt manufacturing company in Kingsport, Tennessee.[3] Carter died in 1976; he was survived by his wife and three daughters.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Coach Laval's Men Are Reporting Now For Early Gridiron Practice". The Greenville News. Greenville, South Carolina. September 2, 1923. p. 2-B. Retrieved May 10, 2021 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Otis Carter Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Otis L. Carter". The Greenville News. Greenville, South Carolina. September 11, 1976. p. 8. Retrieved May 10, 2021 – via newspapers.com.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet