When he attended high school in Chambersburg, Barry Carter Sr. used his athletic skills to boost the performance of teams in four sports.
Carter played football and basketball, and in the spring, he competed in both baseball and track & field.
Carter, who is deceased, was a versatile member of the successful Chambersburg football, basketball and baseball teams, and competed in track & field.
In football, Carter was a running back who also threw the football, played standout defense at safety and held down the punting, kicking and kick return duties.
He was an honorable mention pick for the Big 33 football game and the Pa. All-State team.
In track & field, he held the school record in the broad jump and posted a time of 10 seconds in the 100-yard dash.
In baseball, he played shortstop, but also did some pitching. Carter also played for the Chambersburg team in American Legion ball and was named Most Valuable Player in the Legion all-star game at Connie Mack Stadium in Philadelphia.
Based on his performance, the New York Mets selected Carter as their first pick in the free agent baseball draft. He played for two years (1966-67) in the minor leagues for the Mets. He played for the semi-pro Chambersburg Maroons while still in high school.
After his baseball career was finished, Carter played semi-pro football with the Pottsville Maroons and the Chambersburg Cardinals. For many years, he was employed by JUMP (Joint Urban Manpower Program) as a roadway inspector in New York and Atlanta.
By Ed Gotwals
