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Sonny Carter

American physician, soccer player, Navy officer, and astronaut (1947-1991) · United States · On the map · Doctors · Died at 43

Manley Lanier "Sonny" Carter Jr., M.D., , was an American physician, professional soccer player, naval officer, aviator, and NASA astronaut who flew on STS-33.

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Country
United States
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1947 to 1991 · aged 43