Harold Carmichael

Harold Carmichael was a towering presence at wide receiver, standing 6'8" and redefining what it meant to be a mismatch in the passing game.

Spending most of his 13-year NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles, Carmichael used his size, hands, and consistency to become the franchise’s all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns.

From 1973 to 1983, he caught a pass in 127 consecutive games — an NFL record at the time. He totaled over 8,900 receiving yards and 79 touchdowns, earning four Pro Bowl selections and helping lead the Eagles to Super Bowl XV. Quietly dominant, Carmichael was known for his professionalism and durability in an era when passing wasn't as emphasized as it is today.

He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020, a long-overdue honor for one of the game's most dependable and impactful receivers.

Carmichael's Awards and Honors

• Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame
• Philadelphia Eagles 75th Anniversary Team
• First-team All-SWAC (1970)
• Black College Football Hall of Fame
• Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame
• Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
• Florida Sports Hall of Fame

NFL records

• NFL Man of the Year (1980)
• 2× Second-team All-Pro (1973, 1979)
• 4× Pro Bowl (1973, 1978–1980)
• NFL receiving yards leader (1973)
• NFL receptions leader (1973)
• NFL 1970s All-Decade Team

NFL/AFL Teams

As Player:
Philadelphia Eagles (1971–1983)
New York Jets (1984)
Dallas Cowboys (1984)

As Administrator:
Philadelphia Eagles (1998–2017)

NFL draft:
1971: 7th round, 161st pick
Philadelphia Eagles

Numbers Worn:
17