It took way longer than it should have, but legendary Eagles wideout Harold Carmichael is finally a Hall of Famer. The man whose #17 jersey is still widely represented throughout the City of Brotherly Love has officially been confirmed as a member of the 2020 class.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie released the following statement:
“Congratulations to Harold Carmichael on being selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Our entire organization is so proud to see Harold earn this well-deserved honor. Harold revolutionized the wide receiver position and became one of the most productive players of his era and in the history of our franchise. He was inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame in 1987 and his records will always rank among the all-time greats but Harold’s true contributions to our game extend far beyond his on-field accomplishments. Harold has served as a role model, mentor, and friend to so many during his four-plus decades in Philadelphia as a player, executive, and ambassador. He is a one-of-a-kind person who loves this organization, who loves this city and its fans, and who treats everyone with dignity and respect. We are excited to celebrate this honor with Harold and his family.”
Carmichael is of course best known for his 13-year tenure with the Eagles, where he became the all-time leader in receptions (589), receiving yards (8,985), and touchdowns (7). To think, he put up those numbers in an era long-before the pass-heavy movement, it’s incredible.
What a career Carmichael had. It’s amazing to see him finally get the respect he deserves. If you’re not in your feelings yet, watch this:
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