starter won’t disengage

went to start the barracuda today to move it to the barn. hooked battery cable up, turned key and let it turn over to prime the carb, turned key to off and it stayed engaged. I unhooked the starter wire from the solinoid and it still does it. do I need a new starter? I really haven't worked on it yet, just fishing (get it, Barracuda...ok, it just funny to me) for any suggestions. 440/727 if it matters.
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