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The ‘inside’ story of Bates football's only professional draft pick: Tom Carr ’66

In 1966, the Boston Patriots selected a fullback in the 13th round of the American Football League draft. The back was the all-time leading point-scorer at Bates College, and was known throughout New England for his size and toughness. His name was Tom Carr ’66 and growing up in Saugus, Mass., he didn’t even like football that much. This is the story of the only Bobcat ever to get drafted by a professional football team.