Harry Carson

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). Carson was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

For the bishop in Haiti, see Harry Roberts Carson.

Harry Carson
Carson in 2008
No. 53
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1953-11-26) November 26, 1953
Florence, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:237 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:Florence (SC) Wilson
College:South Carolina State
NFL draft:1976 / Round: 4 / Pick: 105
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Super Bowl champion (XXI)
  • 4× Second-team All-Pro (1978, 1982, 1985, 1986)
  • 9× Pro Bowl (1978, 1979, 1981–1987)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1976)
  • New York Giants Ring of Honor
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:8
Interceptions:11
Fumble recoveries:14
Defensive touchdowns:1
Games:173
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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