Virgil Carter is building a lasting legacy with the NFL

Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Virgil Carter is something of a riddle wrapped in an enigma.

Carter was selected in the sixth round of 1967 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears. After Cincinnati Bengals’ quarterback Greg Cook was injured during the 1970 preseason, Carter ended up in a Bengals’ uniform. He led the NFL in completion percentage in 1971 and finished third in overall passing.

The following year, Carter split time with Ken Anderson until Anderson finally claimed the starting role. Carter missed the entire 1973 season with a broken collarbone. Carter played in the World Football League in 1974 before ending up back with the Bears during the 1975 season. He retired after the 1976…