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).Van Sant, Rick. "It was Carl Roaches' biggest run since delivering a...," United Press International (UPI), Monday 29 September 1980. Retrieved 23 January 2025. He played for the Houston Oilers (1980–1984) and the New Orleans Saints (1985). He went to the Pro Bowl after the 1981 season.
Roaches' professional career began when he appeared in three games as a punt returner with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1977.Saskatchewan Roughriders All-Time Roster (1946–2022) – RiderAlumni.com. Retrieved 31 August 2025.1977 Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) – ProFootballArchives.com. Retrieved 31 August 2025. 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.
See also Most consecutive games played by a return specialist
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