Friday, July 27, 2007

Harold Carmichael should be a Hall Of Famer.

Harold Carmichael's career began in 1971, with the Philadelphia Eagles and in 1984, his miraculous career ended with a one year stint in Dallas. Carmichael played 13 seasons in downtown Philadelphia and was by all means, the greatest reciever in the history of the Eagles. The four time pro-bowler leads the birds in every major recieving categorie. With 590 career recpeptions and 8,985 total recieving yards, the 6'8 tall pass catcher is not a member of Canton's Pro Football Hall Of Fame. Many Philly fans beg to differ the fact, that 79 touchdown catches is worthy of a HOF induction. From 71-80, the Jacksonville product had his best seasons, and is apart of the 1970's All-Decade team, voted on by guess who. The Pro Football Hall Of Fame voters. Harold exemplifies what a great wideout was in his days. A tall, athletic monster who was a reliable source in the redzone and and go to guy for every struggling quarterback. Carmichael's 79 touchdowns still today is ranked 18th all-time, ahead of other Hall of Famers such as Michael Irvin, Charlie Joiner, and Lynn Swann. Even HOFers liek Paul Warfield with 85 touchdowns dont have as many receptions as Carmichael. Perhaps, Harold had his best year in 1973 where he had his 1st of three 1000 yard season. In that 1973 year, he also amounted 9 touchdown cathes and 67 total catches. While Harold Carmichael may not have the glorious Super Bowl ring that many Hall of Famers have, he was apart of a great team in 1980 that was nothing less that spectacular. So maybe im making a campaign for Carmichael to have his name in Canton or maybe I just wasted a half hour, either way Carmichael should have his moment in Canton and, be inducted into the Hall OfFame where all the other great NFL players reside.

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