Chuck Carroll carved a legendary path through the early landscape of American football, primarily known for his remarkable college career at the University of Washington (UW). A true "Iron Man," Carroll starred as both a running back and linebacker for the Huskies during an era demanding two-way players. Under the guidance of coach Enoch Bagshaw, he flourished, setting numerous records. In his junior year, he tallied fifteen touchdowns, including two in a standout performance against Washington State in 1927 where he rushed for 136 yards.  

His senior season was even more spectacular. Carroll set a UW single-game record with six touchdowns (36 points) against the College of Puget Sound. His 17 touchdowns in 1928 stood as a school record for decades. Despite a loss to Stanford in 1928, Carroll's exceptional play earned him the admiration of the opposing team and coach Pop Warner, who declared him one of the greatest players he had ever seen and named him to his All-America team. In total, Carroll earned recognition on eleven All-America teams in 1928. He led the Pacific Coast Conference in scoring in both his junior and senior years and remarkably played all but six minutes of his collegiate career.  

Carroll's football legacy at UW is indelible. He was awarded the Flaherty Medal for most inspirational player in his senior year, and his jersey number 2 is one of only three retired by the program.

His impact extends beyond UW, earning him a place in the College Football Hall of Fame (1964), the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame (1964), and the distinction of being the first inductee into the University of Washington Husky Football Hall of Fame (1979). He was also recognized as his high school's Athlete of the First Half Century (1950), inducted into the Helms Athletic Foundation's Hall of Fame (1958), and named to UW's All-Time Team (1950).

After graduation, Carroll would become the King County Prosecuting Attorney and forgo a pro football career.