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Born | Hazel Green, Alabama | February 19, 1901
Died | June 27, 1950 Knoxville, Tennessee | (aged 49)
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Position | Center |
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Leonard M. "Slim" Carter (February 29, 1901 – June 27, 1950) was a college basketball player for the Alabama Crimson Tide under coach Hank Crisp. [1] An All-Southern center, he captained the team in 1924 and 1925. [2] The 1924 team was runner up in the SoCon tournament to the national champion North Carolina. [3] He was also known as a cheerleader. [4] Carter was "good at tip off, fast on his feet, and an accurate cager." [5]
His son died from injuries sustained in basketball[ citation needed].
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Born | Hazel Green, Alabama | February 19, 1901
Died | June 27, 1950 Knoxville, Tennessee | (aged 49)
Career information | |
College |
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Position | Center |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Leonard M. "Slim" Carter (February 29, 1901 – June 27, 1950) was a college basketball player for the Alabama Crimson Tide under coach Hank Crisp. [1] An All-Southern center, he captained the team in 1924 and 1925. [2] The 1924 team was runner up in the SoCon tournament to the national champion North Carolina. [3] He was also known as a cheerleader. [4] Carter was "good at tip off, fast on his feet, and an accurate cager." [5]
His son died from injuries sustained in basketball[ citation needed].