Friday, August 9, 2024

1979 Profile: Harry Carson

Middle Linebacker
No. 56
South Carolina State
"Behind the scowl ticks an observant, sometimes insecure mind, even though last season he was voted to the Pro Bowl. 'The pros are all right, but there are times when I wish I were back there [in college]. At times you'd like the security that was there. That rah-rah spirit and family feeling and knowing that everybody's pulling for you.' Opponents find him frightening, but he is human enough to need a pat on the back and admits it.
Born November 23, 1953, in Florence, South Carolina, he played at South Carolina State as a defensive end whom opponents diligently avoided. His college jersey- No. 75- was retired last year."

-John Jeansonne, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football (1979 Edition)

"Harry has been rated by the Eagles and Cardinals as one of the best linebackers they've faced. He won Giants' MVP honors in 1977 and received strong support in voting for the Pro Bowl.
Harry had 30 quarterback sacks as a senior at South Carolina State."

-1979 Topps No. 515

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