Search results
Harry Donald Carson (born November 26, 1953) is an American former professional football player who spent his entire career as a linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).
A defensive end in college, Harry Carson never missed a game in four seasons at South Carolina State. Selected by the New York Giants in the fourth round of the 1976 NFL Draft, he was immediately moved to the linebacker position in the pros. Carson won the starting middle linebacker position halfway through that rookie season and went on to be ...
A Lifetime of Achievement – Harry Carson’s Biographic Profile. Harry Carson’s 13-year stint with the New York Football Giants is one of the longest tenures in club history. The indestructible former linebacker served as Team Captain for 10 of his 13 seasons including the 1986 season when the Giants defeated the Denver Broncos 39-20 in ...
Checkout the latest stats for Harry Carson. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.
Harry Carson, New York Giants Hall Of Famer and Superbowl champion delivered the FDU 2015 commencement address and was given an honorary doctor of humane letters degree. “Don’t be afraid to strive for something out of your reach,” said Carson. Continue reading “Harry Receives Honorary Doctorate From Fairleigh Dickinson”
Sep 1, 2016 · Football player Harry Carson was born on November 26, 1953 in Florence, South Carolina to Gladys Carson and Edgar Carson, Sr. He began playing football as a defensive end during his sophomore year at Wilson High School in Florence, where he also joined the Air Force Junior ROTC.
Jan 1, 2015 · Carson played his entire career with the Giants from 1976-88. An inside linebacker, he was selected to play in nine Pro Bowls, including seven in a row from 1982-88. Carson led the Giants in tackles six times, was a two-time All-NFL first team selection and was the sole captain of the 1986 Super Bowl champions.
