[2] At Cotton Valley, Louisiana's high school transfer rules required that Carr sit-out of sports for his first year.

In his freshman year, Louisiana Tech struggled and Carr's production was limited to 15 receptions for 374 yards and two touchdowns.

During Carr's final two college seasons, Louisiana Tech became an NCAA Division II powerhouse.

Quarterbacks Bert Jones and Marty Domres had taken over for the recently traded Johnny Unitas, and the team went 2-12 in Carr's rookie season.

He made his NFL debut on October 6, 1974, in a 42-38 home loss to the New England Patriots, Carr caught just one pass.

Under new head coach Ted Marchibroda, the Colts made a turnaround and finished the season at 10-4 while winning the AFC East Division.

Carr's first career touchdown came on an 89-yard strike from Bert Jones in a week eight come-from-behind victory over the Buffalo Bills.

The Colts repeated as AFC East Division champions, going 11-3 before again losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

[10] Coming into the 1977 season, Carr held out of training camp and most of the preseason as part of a contract dispute.

Carr opened the final quarter's scoring with a 54-yard touchdown reception from running back Joe Washington, putting the Colts up 14-13.

Bert Jones's lingering injuries caused him to miss substantial playing time for the second season in row, and the Colts faltered under backup Greg Landry.

Under first year head coach Mike McCormack, the Colts went 7-9 and missed the playoffs for the third straight season.

Carr reported to the Colts' 1982 training camp, but initially refused to take part in drills and workouts.

On July 27, 1982, Carr was suspended by the Colts for three weeks due to his remarks and actions towards new head coach Frank Kush.

[20] Carr returned to training camp in mid-August, only to immediately receive another three-week suspension.

"[21] After several weeks of speculation, Carr was traded to the Seattle Seahawks on September 4, 1982, in exchange for future draft considerations.

[22] Carr joined a Seahawk team with a crowded wide receiver group, featuring Steve Largent and Paul Johns.

In the lead-up to the 1983 season, Carr demanded to be paid more or be traded to a team where he could receive more playing time.

He contemplated joining the United States Football League who were eyeing Tulsa, Oklahoma for a franchise location.

[23] On August 24, 1983, the Seahawks traded Carr to the San Diego Chargers for draft considerations.

[27] He then provided color commentary for radio broadcasts of Louisiana Tech football games in 1985.

[31] In 1992, Carr was hired by the Miami Tribe of the Professional Spring Football League to be their wide receivers coach.

[32] Carr then moved to East Mississippi Community College in the fall of 1992, where he served as the offensive coordinator under Tom Goode for two seasons.