Carmichael was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1971 and played with them for the majority of his career. During his time with the Eagles, he was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He was also the team's leading receiver for seven consecutive seasons.
Carmichael was a reliable target for the Eagles' quarterbacks, catching passes for over 8,000 yards and 79 touchdowns during his career. He was also a dangerous kick returner, returning two kickoffs for touchdowns.
Carmichael's most memorable moment came in 1980 when he caught a pass from quarterback Ron Jaworski that went for an NFL-record 99-yard touchdown. He also set the NFL record for most consecutive games with a reception (127).
Carmichael retired from the NFL in 1984 and was inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame in 1987. He was also named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1970s.
Harold Carmichael was one of the most successful wide receivers in NFL history. His size, speed, and leaping ability made him a dangerous weapon for the Eagles, and his records still stand today. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time.
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