Carpenter had not played in six weeks because the Capitals felt he was insubordinate.
Carpenter, who is right-handed, played despite a bandaged left shoulder.
Carpenter also played wide receiver, tight end, and served as back-up quarterback during his college years.
For the next three seasons Carpenter played as a running back.
Carpenter played 123 professional football games, He finished his 10 year career with 2,025 yards and 16 touchdowns on 468 carries.
Carpenter played for the Bills from 1947 to 1949.
Carpenter played for the Toronto Argonauts from 1952 to 1954.
He sensed that Carpenter was playing a game that might have serious consequences.
Carpenter, with many others, played an important part in getting the B-29s ready for combat duties.
Carpenter attended and played college football at Virginia Tech from 1900 through 1903.