Ouachita Athletics Hall of Fame
WWI veteran Jewell Larkin “Nick” Carter came to Ouachita in 1914 after playing one year at Arkansas. He was the engineer for one of the greatest seasons in Ouachita football history as the 1914 Tigers went 9-0-1 with wins over the University of Arkansas, Ole Miss and now-called Arkansas State.
Carter excelled in football, baseball, and track during his Ouachita career. He later coached the Tiger golf teams. In 1965, he was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in an induction class that also featured legendary football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. Carter is also a member of the Dallas County Sports Hall of Fame.
Carter was a successful businessman (Carter’s Mens Store, Arkadelphia) and served his community throughout his life. He was on the OBU Board of Trustees, served as OBU Business Manager, Deacon of his church, Board Chairman of Arkansas Federal Savings and Loan, President of the Arkadelphia Chamber of Commerce, and a Rotary Club President.
From the 1915 Ouachitonian:
"Nick," always the first man out and one of the hardest workers while there, proved beyond a question that is science, brain and not bone and muscle that wins football games. He came to us from U. of A. and he surprised everybody by his wonderful ability at that position. His cheery "let's go, fellows," was the inspiration of the team and led them to the standard that the Varsity is now. he was an especially valuable and quick field general and always ready. He is the speediest lad on the team...
