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 drafted 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]

References

  1. ^ a b Enid Public School Foundation (2016). Enid High School Alumni Directory 2016. PCI. p. B82.
  2. ^ a b Football Register. Sporting News. 1990. p. 63. ISBN 9780892043644. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  3. ^ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  4. ^ "Lydell Carr". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  5. ^ Eagle, Bruce Campbell, Staff WriterEnid News and. "EHS legend Lydell Carr looks back with no regrets and fond memories". Enidnews.com.((cite web)): CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ "High school football: Former Sooner Lydell Carr's legend was born in Enid". NewsOK.com. 17 November 2012.
  7. ^ Huloubar, Tanner (21 November 2023). "Commissioners approve naming of Johnson to Lydell Carr Drive". Enid News & Eagle. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
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