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CHAPTER FOUR
CARTER ON
THE UP
SOUTHWEST DEKALB HIGH
By his junior year at Southwest DeKalb High School, Carter had worked his way up to starting quarterback, and in December 1995, he led the Panthers to the state championship.
IN HIS OWN WORDS
Highschool Memories
Carter reflects on what it felt like for his high school to become the first all-African-American school to win the state championship at Georgia’s highest level, a big accomplishment to this day.
THE CROSSROADS
Georgia Tech and the
Chicago Cubs
Quincy quickly signed a letter of intent to play at Georgia Tech, but that same year he was also drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the second round of the MLB draft.
QUINCY DECIDED
TO TAKE HIS SHOT
AT THE MAJORS.
THE MINOR LEAGUES
When he signed his contract with Chicago, Quincy thought he really wanted to play center field for the Cubs, but his love for the game didn’t last, especially after spending his first full season in the minor leagues.
THE RETURN
Back to Football
He soon realized that he wanted to try football again, so he began making calls to college coaches.
