Standing an imposing 6-foot-8, Harold Carmichael revolutionized the wide receiver position and set Philadelphia Eagles franchise records that still stand today.
Football Bio
September 22, 1949 – Harold Carmichael was a 6-foot-8-inch-tall, 225-pound wide receiver from Southern University.
The Philadelphia Eagles got a steal as they picked him in the 7th round of the 1971 NFL Draft with the 161st overall pick.
Carmichael played 14 seasons with Philly, led the NFL in receptions in 1973, and was named a First-Team All-Pro that season.
He was named a Second-Team All-Pro Player three times and also played in four Pro Bowls.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame selected Harold Carmichael for the Gold Jacket Club in 2020.
Football Fix: Carmichael used his unprecedented height to his advantage, becoming a trailblazer for tall wide receivers in the NFL. Beyond his staggering career totals, he established an incredible streak by catching at least one pass in 127 consecutive games—an NFL record at the time that showcased his incredible consistency.
Harold Carmichael left an undeniable mark on the game, dominating defensive backs with his extraordinary size and reliable hands. His historic career laid the foundation for modern tall receivers and cemented his legacy as a true Philadelphia Eagles icon.
Accolades and Football Accomplishments
- Franchise Records: Remains the Philadelphia Eagles’ all-time leader in career receptions (589), receiving yards (8,978), and receiving touchdowns (79)
- Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: Class of 2020
- 4× Pro Bowl Selection: 1973, 1978, 1979, 1980
- First-Team All-Pro: 1973
- NFL Receptions & Receiving Yards Leader: Led the league with 67 catches for 1,116 yards in 1973
- NFL Man of the Year: 1980
- NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
- Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame: Inducted in 1987
- Black College Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2018
Jeno’s – “1986 Jeno’s Pizza – #6 Harold Carmichael”. Jeno’s. 1986.
football card from the 1986 Jeno’s Pizza NFL football card stickers set of Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Harold Carmichael scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during a November 6, 1977 home game at Veterans Stadium. The card is numbered #6 in the set. The back of the card reads: THIS IS A FAMILIAR SIGHT Eagles wide receiver Harold Carmichael lands in the New Orleans Saints’ end zone with one of the 79 touchdown passes he caught in his 14-year NFL career. The Philadelphia star also caught passes in 127 consecutive games to establish an NFL record, surpassing the old mark of 105 in 1979.
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