Carl Roaches

Punt/Kick returns:	309
Return yards:	4,468
Return TDs:	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Carl Roaches
No. 85, 83
Position:	Wide receiver ; Kick returner
Personal information
Born:	October 2, 1953 (age 71); Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:	168 lb (76 kg)
Career information
High school:	M. B. Smiley (TX)
College:	Texas A&M
NFL draft:	1976: 14th round, 377th overall
Career history
	Saskatchewan Roughriders (1977); Houston Oilers (1980–1984); New Orleans Saints (1985);
Career highlights and awards
	Pro Bowl (1981);
Career NFL statistics
Punt/Kick returns:
Punt/Kick returns:	309
Return yards:	4,468
Return TDs:	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Carl Edward Roaches (born October 2, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and kick returner in the National Football League (NFL).^[1] He played for the Houston Oilers (1980–1984) and the New Orleans Saints (1985). He went to the Pro Bowl after the 1981 season.^[2]

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Roaches' professional career began when he appeared in three games as a punt returner with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1977.^[3]^[4] He was most noted for having been an ice cream delivery truck driver during the time between his stints in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and NFL.^[1]

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