Ed Carroll

Ed Carroll, the 2003 NFL Equipment Manager of the Year, is in his 23rd year with the franchise. Nicknamed "Eddo" by the players, his anecdotes and sense of humor are legendary. He has also become a virtual radio icon with his frequent appearances on morning talk shows at training camp.

1996-2011: (with Baltimore) Supervises all of the Ravens' football equipment needs from outfitting the players with game uniforms to providing practice equipment for the team...He is responsible for the safety of the players by ensuring each individual athlete has the proper equipment adjusted appropriately.

2003: Was named the NFL Equipment Manager of the Year.

1996: The Cleveland native moved to Baltimore with the team.

1990-95: (with Cleveland) Spent six years as equipment manager after rejoining the team in 1990.

1984-90: Was a sales representative for Riddell, the official NFL helmet supplier...Handled Riddell promotions for all NFL teams and NCAA teams in 13 western states.

1983: (with Cleveland) Hired as the Browns' assistant equipment manager.

1971-82: Was originally exposed to equipment when he assisted longtime friend and former Notre Dame All-American safety Tom Schoen, who bought a Cleveland sporting goods store (Olympic Sports).

COLLEGE, PERSONAL
Each year, Carroll makes a football equipment presentation at the Ravens' annual event, A Purple Evening, developed specifically for the team's female fans...Has served on the NFL Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries Committee and is currently on the NFL Equipment Managers Committee...Attended Euclid (OH) HS...Carroll spent four years in the United States Air Force as an air traffic controller stationed in Germany...He has two sons, Jason and Adam, and two grandchildren, Adam and Katelyn...Ed and his wife, Suzanne, live in Littlestown, PA.