PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lew Carpenter, a running back who played on three NFL title teams in a 10-year playing career, has died at 78.
The Philadelphia Eagles have announced that Carpenter, a former wide receivers coach with the team, died Sunday in Texas. No cause was given.
Carpenter was a member of the Detroit Lions' 1953 NFL championship team and won titles with the Green Bay Packers in 1961 and '62.
He played with the Lions from 1953 to 1955 and spent the 1957 and 1958 seasons with Cleveland before playing five seasons with the Packers.
Carpenter played 123 career games, finishing with 2,025 yards and 16 touchdowns on 468 carries. He also caught 87 passes for 782 yards and four touchdowns.
He spent three decades as an assistant coach in the NFL with Minnesota, Atlanta, Washington, St. Louis, Houston, Green Bay and Philadelphia.
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I met Lew in 1956, I was 6 yrs old, in the first grade in Earle, Arkansas. Lew use to come to our classroom to visit and sometimes go out on the playground with us. I may have only been 6 but I thought he was the best looking man I'd ever seen. Always enjoyed his visits! He was a wonderful man and I know his family misses him. Thanks for the great memory Lew. Judy Bond Fayetteville, AR
Judy Bond
February 29, 2016 | Fayetteville, AR
Some folks on Facebook were arguing about who had more championships. The answer was and is Green Bay. Got to thinking anout Lew when he was coaching at Southwest Texas State when I was an intern in 95. Lew was a great guy with a lot of wonderful stories to pass along regarding the "old days" He was very selfless and always willing to help you, if he liked you...lol
Sad to see he passed away. The world was a little better place with Lew here. Rest in peace my friend.
Brad Garrett
December 20, 2015 | Covington, LA
Today would be your 80th birthday Dad.... you are always in my heart and in my thoughts and many times in my smile.... Can't wait to see you again!!! I love you!
Cathy Carpenter
January 12, 2012 | New Braunfels, TX
I met Mr Carpenter in 2006 on an appointment to talk to him about his health insurance at his home in New Braunfels. I was shocked when he opened the door in his boxers. He asked me if I was a "hot dog" and when I replied no sir then he said " well then come on in as long as your not a hot dog" He asked me to wait in his living room while he got dressed because he was running late. I really didn't know what to expect at first and I did not know who he was. When he came back, he noticed I was...
Joseph Brown
December 09, 2011 | San Antonio, TX
Dad.....
I'm thinking you and Uncle Preston are together now arguing who was the best coach ever.... Vince Lombardi or Paul Brown. Hope you two are in Hog Heaven together...
Love you and miss you so much,
Cathy
Cathy Carpenter
July 03, 2011 | New Braunfels, TX
Remembered By
preston carpenter
July 03, 2011
MEMORY ETERNAL!
Nick Gamvas
April 07, 2011 | Fitchburg, MA
Lew and his friend and me at SB43
This is a picture of Lew and his friend with me at SB43
Larry Nochowicz
December 21, 2010 | Powder Springs, GA
I met Lew at Super Bowl 43 in Tampa. I was having lunch and Lew was sitting next to me. I ordered a turkey reuben and a water...Lew was eating a burger and a beer. I noticed he was wearing his rings from the Packers Championship teamss and so I began to small talk with him. He shared the story of how he was Vince Lombardi's first recruit, that's when the day became legendary. Lew wanted to get the full NFL access to all of the events yet was unsure how he could get the credentials. I...
Larry Nochowicz
December 21, 2010 | Powder Springs, GA