[2] He also won the Illinois state high jump title for three consecutive years.
Carothers was also the team's leading receiver and punter in football his senior season.
[5] Carothers signed with the AFL's Denver Broncos in 1960 and played in three games for the team during the 1960 season.
[1][2] Carothers worked as an insurance agent and also in the investment field after his football career.
[3] He also was the general manager of the Quad City Raiders, which played in the Continental Football League.