Born: December 28, 1903
Hometown: Laurel, MS
Year Induction: 1993
Deceased : March 14, 1990
Meridian Star (1924-1945)
Tupelo Daily Journal (1945-48)
Jackson Daily News (1948-55)
Jackson State Times (1955-56)
Clarion-Ledger (1956-1977)
Carl turned down many job offers elsewhere, including San Diego, Calif., where he was offered the sports editor’s job. He said he could never know as much about California as he did Mississippi and he did not want to give that up.
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