Harold Carmichael – NFL Past Players

A 14-year NFL veteran, Harold Carmichael was a 7th round draft pick from Southern in 1971. The 4-time Pro Bowler had 590 catches, 8985 yards and 79 touchdowns. Led the NFL in Catches and Receiving Yards for the 1973 season.

Image Gallery of Harold Carmichael, Receiver 1971-1984

The Eagles franchise #1 All-Time Receiver Harold Carmichael - 589 catches, 8978 yards and 79 touchdowns - gets wrapped up by Chicago Bears defender Doug Plank but not before coming down with the ball.

Harold Carmichael hauls in a pass in the midst of St Louis Cardinal defenders Roger Wehrli (#22) and Mark Arneson (#57). In 1974 Carmichael was the #2 Eagle in receptions with 56 catches.

Was the Eagles top receiver in 8 of the 13 seasons while he was in Philadelphia. Here he is in 1975 with Giants vet Spider Lockhart defending.

The NFL's top receiver in 1973 makes a grab against Dallas' Hall of Fame defender Mel Renfro. In 1973 Harold Carmichael led the league with 67 catches and 1116 yards.

Eagles legend Harold Carmichael makes a catch in the endzone against the Cardinals Roger Wehrli in 1978. Carmichael, a Pro Bowler in 1978, was Philadelphia's leading receiver with 55 catches and 1072 and 8 TDs.

The Eagles leading receiver and touchdown scorer in 1977 with 46 catches and 7 scores.

The 6-foot 7-inch wide receiver for the Eagles. Once held the NFL record for most consecutive games with a catch. He had a string of 127 games that stretched from 1972 to 1980.

The Eagles 6' 8" receiver Harold Carmichael hurdles over the Vikings Nate Wright in 1973 NFL action.

Some of the members of the 1973 Philadelphia Eagles offense. From left-to-right Rookie Jerry Sisemore, #76 (Sisemore would remain an Eagle until 1984 starting 155 games), running back Tom Sullivan, #25 (the team's leading rusher with 968 yards), Harold Carmichael, #17 (the league's top receiver with 67 catches and 1116 yards. By the end of the season he was 22 games into his record setting 127 games with a pass reception.) On the far right is rookie receiver Don Zimmerman, #80 (22 catches, 220 yards & 3 touchdowns). The 1973 Eagles ranked 2nd in the league in total yards.

His career revitalized with Eagles in 1973, Roman Gabriel had the likes of Hall of Fame Receiver Harold Carmichael to throw to. Here the two celebrate after one of Gabriel's 47 touchdowns he threw while in Philadelphia.

Harold Carmichael Football Cards

After earning All Pro status in 1973 Harold Carmichael is shown here on his 1974 Topps card. While he didn't replicate the accomplishment he did have a very good year with 56 catches and 8 touchdowns for the Eagles.

His 5th NFL season with the Eagles. With 49 catches in 1975 he shared the teams top receiving spot with tight end Charlie Young. His 7 touchdowns were the most on the team though.

He entered the 1980 NFL season with a then NFL record 112 straight games with a reception. He extended that streak all the way to the season's final game against Dallas when he left the game during the 1st half with an injury and did not return. Earned the 4th Pro Bowl of his career.

The Eagles Hall of Famer is featured here in this Fleer 2004 "Greats" edition. Finished his 14-year NFL career after 182 games, 590 catches, 8985 yards, a 15.2 YPC average and 79 touchdown catches.

Harold Carmichael All-Time Career Statistics

Regular Season Receiving Total
Season	Age	Team	Pos	#	Games Played	Starts	Catches	Yards	Y/R	Long	TD
1971	22	PHI	TE	17	9	6	20	288	14.4	50	0
1972	23	PHI	WR	17	13	2	20	276	13.8	54	2
1973*	24	PHI	WR	17	14	14	67♦	1116♦	16.7	73	9
1974	25	PHI	WR	17	14	14	56	649	11.6	39	8
1975	26	PHI	WR	17	14	13	49	639	13.0	62	7
1976	27	PHI	WR	17	14	14	42	503	12.0	24	5
1977	28	PHI	WR	17	14	14	46	665	14.5	50	7
1978*	29	PHI	WR	17	16	16	55	1072	19.5	56	8
1979*	30	PHI	WR	17	16	16	52	872	16.8	50	11
1980*	31	PHI	WR	17	16	16	48	815	17.0	56	9
1981	32	PHI	WR	17	16	16	61	1028	16.9	85	6
1982	33	PHI	WR	17	9	8	35	540	15.4	46	4
1983	34	PHI	WR	17	15	11	38	515	13.6	35	3
1984	35	DAL	WR	17	2	0	1	7	7.0	7	0
13 season Eagles					180	160	589	8978	15.2	85	79
1 season Cowboys					2	0	1	7	7.0	7	0
14 Year NFL Career					182	160	590	8985	15.2	85	79