Carter Hartwig

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Carter Hartwig
Hartwig (36) playing for the Oilers in 1979
Born: (1956-02-27) February 27, 1956 (age 68)
Culver City, California, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Cornerback/Safety
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
CollegeUSC
NFL draft1979, Round: 8, Pick: 214
Career history
As player
1979–1984Houston Oilers
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Carter D. Hartwig[1] (born February 27, 1956) is a former American football cornerback and safety in the National Football League (NFL).[2]

Early years[edit]

Hartwig played high school football at Central High School in Fresno, California.[3] He then played college football for the USC Trojans. He played in the Hula Bowl and Senior Bowl at USC. He was future Houston Oilers Head Coach Jeff Fisher's roommate at USC.

Personal Life

He married Carolyn Eaton and they had one son.

Professional career[edit]

Hartwig was an 8th round pick (214th overall) by the Houston Oilers in the 1979 NFL Draft.[4] He played for the Oilers from 1979 to 1984.


After Football

He ran a business in Arizona and has since retired.

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