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Harry Carson, Class of 2006
 

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Selected in the fourth round of the 1976 NFL Draft, Carson earned the starting middle linebacker position during his rookie season. He went on to be named to the All-NFL Rookie Team.
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Carson led all Giants defenders in tackles five seasons and was named to the Pro Bowl nine times.
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Carson was known for his "all-out" style of play and would attack blockers head on in his pursuit of the ball carrier.
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Carson was named first- or second -team All-Pro six times and first- or second-team All-NFC six times.
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Carson recorded 7 tackles in the Giants victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI.
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Carson's best single-game performance came in a 1982 Monday night game against the Green Bay Packers in which he racked up 20 solo takcles and 5 assists.
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Carson was extremely difficult to defense in blitzing situations and he had the speed and agility to be an effective pursuit player.
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Harry Carson speaks to the media during activities surrounding the 2006 Pro Bowl.
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Carson is measured for the coveted gold jacket that will be presented to him as part of the 2006 Enshrinment Celebration.
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Intricate measurements are also taken for the creation of Harry Carson's Hall of Fame bust.
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Carson receives his Hall of Fame gold jacket the eveninng before he is formaly enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Harry Carson delivers his enshrinement speech on Aug. 5, 2006.
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Carson poses with his son, Donald, who served as his presenter.
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Harry Carson wore this helmet during the 1982 season. He recorded his career best performance in a Week 2 contest that season. Carson had 25 tackles (20 solo, five assists) and a sack that night in the game against the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football.
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Harry Carson's Hall of Fame mural.
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Harry Carson's Hall of Fame ring.
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Harry Carson's Hall of Fame bust.
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