Football Legend and HBO Sports Analyst

Program Title: An Evening With Cris Carter

One of the most acclaimed pass catchers in pro-football history, Cris Carter, the former Minnesota Vikings star receiver, is now a well-respected studio analyst on HBO's Inside the NFL. and serves as the N.F.L. Analyst for Yahoo! Sports. With extensive knowledge of the game and an unparalleled ability to meld that knowledge with inspirational words, Carter is a world-class speaker and top choice for a variety of keynote occasions.

Before joining HBO, Carter served as an analyst on Fox Sports Net's coverage of NFL Europe for three years. He worked with ESPN as a studio analyst on their coverage of three recent Super Bowls. Carter also worked with numerous television and radio stations in Minneapolis during his career with the Vikings.

Drafted out of Ohio State University by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1987, Carter's first reception as a pro was a 22-yard touchdown catch. He went on to a stellar pro career spanning 15 years, 12 of which were with the Minnesota Vikings. Coupling stunning athletic ability with durability, Carter played a full 16-game slate for 13 seasons and appeared in eight consecutive Pro Bowls. In 1999, he became only the second player in NFL history to catch 1,000 passes, putting him into the history books alongside Jerry Rice. Carter ranks second on the NFL's all-time list for total receptions (1,101) and receiving touchdowns (130). He was named to the All-Decade Team (1990) by the Pro-Football-Hall-of-Fame Selection Committee and received the 1999 NFL Man of the Year award. In dramatic fashion, he joined the Miami Dolphins in 2002, when injuries decimated their receiving corps.

In addition to his on field accomplishments, Carter has been an active member of the community. Overcoming substance abuse, addiction, and personal/family problems in his own life prompted him to establish the Carter-White Charitable Foundations for underprivileged children, as well as the Viking Super Challenge, which challenges students to stay in school and away from drugs. He also created the Cris Carter Academic Honor Roll Program that recognizes high school athletes that excel on the field and in the classroom. He sits on the Board of Directors for Builders of Dreams for Youth (BODY) and the Starlight Foundation, serving as one of its International Ambassadors.