Hall of Fame
Carlin was a star offensive lineman and linebacker on the football team from 1953 until 1956, earning All-American honors in 1954. He was a key member of legendary coach Alex Yunevich's 1955 and 1956 teams, which were a combined 15-0 and put together the Saxons' last back-to-back unbeaten seasons.
Carlin started for four years, laying on offense and defense in each game. He was an outstanding lineman, playing tackle on an offense that routinely punished opposing defenses. He led a defense that continually stifled the efforts of opposing offenses. In 1955, when AU finished the season with a perfect 8-0-0 record, the Saxons offense scored 190 points, while the defense held opponents to a mere 21 while recording six shutouts.
After graduating from Alfred in 1957 with a degree in economics and business, Carlin served two years in the U.S. Army. He was a field representative for GMAC from 1960 to 1964 and a district sales manager for Chrysler Motor Corp., Dodge Division, in the same years.
Carlin, who lives in Harrison, NY, was transportation supervisor at his alma mater, Harrison Central School District from 1975 until his retirement in 1999. He has two daughters, Donna Carlin, who lives in Connecticut and Andrea Carlin, who lives in Massachusetts.
