American astronaut, chemist, and U.S. Navy officer (1947–1991)
Sonny Carter
Carter's official NASA portrait, 1984
Born
Manley Lanier Carter Jr.
(1947-08-15)August 15, 1947
Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Died
April 5, 1991(1991-04-05) (aged 43)
Brunswick, Georgia, U.S.
Education
Emory University (BS, MD)
Awards
Air Medal
Space career
Rank
Captain, USN
Time in space
5d 0h 6m
Selection
NASA Group 10 (1984)
Missions
STS-33
Mission insignia
Association football career
Position(s)
Defender
Senior career*
Years
Team
Apps
(Gls)
1970–1972
Atlanta Chiefs
13
(0)
Total
13
(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
Manley Lanier "Sonny" Carter Jr., M.D. (August 15, 1947 – April 5, 1991), (Capt, USN), was an American chemist, physician, professional soccer player, naval officer and aviator, test pilot, and NASA astronaut who flew on STS-33.
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