Boyd Carter played his college football at Santa Monica Junior College. and joined the Toronto Argonauts in 1957 where he played for five and a half seasons. Carter had an impact immediately as a receiver, kick returner and defensive back. While Carter had only 9 catches in his rookie season, his 530 yards on kickoff returns was second best in the East, behind only hall of famer Hal Patterson. Carter also recorded 5 interceptions that rookie season. In 1958, Carter saw more action on offence and his 32 catches was eighth best in the East and he added 6 more interceptions as a defensive back. 1959 was a smilar year offensively for Carter as he had 31 catches, moving up one notch to finish seventh in the East - and third best in the East was only five catches more at 36. Carter's offensive numbers dropped off a bit in 1960 with 23 catches, but he also missed three games due to injury. Carter saw infrequent use on offence after 1960, but remained with the Argos until about half way through the 1962 season. Carter finished his career with the Alouettes, plaing 7 games in Montreal. Carter, along with Dave Mann still holds the CFL record for the longest punt return. On August 22, 1958, Carter fielded a punt and returned it 15 yards before lateralling it to Dave Mann who took t another 116 yards for a touchdown for a total of 131 yards. Boyd Carter passed away from cancer on August 14, 2007.

Note: Carter's birthplace is given as Winnipeg in his bio found in the 1962 Crown Liffe publication on the CFL, but the 2000 Toronto Media Guide says Carter was born in the United States and his parents were Canadian making him a non-import.

Argonaut Halfback Boyd Carter Now Canadian Citizen - August 31, 1957

CFL Individual Punt Return Records\

Boyd Carter in the 2000 Toronto Media Guide

Argos Mourn the Loss of Boyd Carter

Games played stats were first official kept in the East in 1960, but the Toronto Media Guides list Carter as playing 63 regualr season games and 5 playoff games for the Argonauts from 1957 to 1962.