Bill Carter

William Carter
(Elmer, Willie, Snake Eyes)

• Bats Right, Throws Right

• Debut 1930
• Final Game 1938
• Born April 12, 1911 in Dalton, MO USA
• Died April 15, 2011 in Rancho Cordova, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Elmer Carter was a Negro League baseball player in the 1930s.

Born in Dalton, Missouri, he was one of seven children.

He played for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro National League for two seasons, then joined the Birmingham Black Barons, with whom he spent most of the rest of his career.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Notable Achievements

• NAL Batting Average Leader (1937)