About Jake Carter
Lived 1924 – 2012 (aged 87). Jake Carter was an American basketball player.
John Douglas "Jake" Carter (July 25, 1924 – April 17, 2012 ) was an American basketball player. He played collegiately for East Texas State University (now East Texas A&M University). He was then selected by the Baltimore Bullets in the 1948 BAA Draft. He later played with the Denver Nuggets and Anderson Packers (1949–50) in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 24 games.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jake Carter?
American basketball player (1924–2012)
When was Jake Carter born?
Jake Carter was born on 25 July 1924 in LaRue.
When did Jake Carter die?
Jake Carter died on 17 April 2012 in Lubbock.
What was Jake Carter's occupation?
Jake Carter was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jake Carter?
Jake Carter was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jake Carter (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jake Carter. https://biography.guide/jake-carter-basketball-player/
MLA: "Jake Carter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jake-carter-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Jake Carter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jake-carter-basketball-player/.
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