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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).
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He led all Giants defenders in tackles five seasons and was named to the Pro Bowl nine times, including seven straight from 1982 through 1988. His best single-game performance came in 1982 in a Monday night game versus the Green Bay Packers in which he racked up 20 solo tackles and five assists.
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 Super Bowl XXI.
Sep 1, 2016 · Harry Carson. 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.
Jun 29, 2024 · Harry Carson’s career is filled with remarkable highlights. Selected in the fourth round of the 1976 NFL Draft, Carson quickly made his mark. He was a key player in the Giants’ defense. Over his 13-season career, Carson was selected to nine Pro Bowls. He earned All-Pro honors seven times.
6 days ago · Harry Carson joined other former players as well as brain-injury researchers to address a forum organized by House Democrats who are exploring what can and should to make the game of Football safer for players on all levels.
Feb 3, 2021 · For years, New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson was one of head coach Bill Parcells' locker room lieutenants. Carson recently shared how he grew into a leadership role...
Jan 1, 2015 · 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.
Oct 18, 2013 · Linebacker Harry Carson was the leader in the middle of the New York Giants defense for 13 seasons from 1976 to 1988. Not many people could have predicted, however, that the ferocious run-stopper would become a Hall of Fame defender coming out of high school.
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