Hall of Fame

Harold Carmichael

  • Class
  • Induction
    2012
  • Sport(s)
    Football
  • Southern

  • Harold Carmichael is one of the most famous athletes ever to come out of Southern University and a legend of HBCU football.

    ?? College Career (Southern University)

  • Played wide receiver for Southern in the late 1960s.
  • Also competed in basketball and track, showing rare athletic versatility.
  • Despite his talent, he was lightly recruited by the NFL, coming from a smaller HBCU program at the time.

  • ?? NFL Career Highlights

  • Drafted in 1971 by the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Played 13 seasons (1971–1983) with the Eagles.
  • Known for his size (6'8") and reliable hands.

  • Achievements:

  • 4× Pro Bowl selection
  • Led the NFL in receptions in 1973.
  • Recorded 590 receptions, 8,985 yards, 79 TDs.
  • Held the NFL record for consecutive games with a reception (127) at the time.

  • ?? Honors

  • Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020.
  • Member of the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame.
  • One of the most decorated NFL players from an HBCU.

  • ?? Legacy

  • A trailblazer for HBCU athletes in the NFL.
  • Helped elevate recognition for players from schools like Southern.
  • Known for professionalism, durability, and consistency.