What is Harry Carson's Net Worth?
Harry Carson is a retired American football player who has a net worth of $3 million.
Harry Carson was born Harold Donald Carson on November 26, 1953, in Florence, South Carolina. He went on to play college football at South Carolina State University, where he was a defensive lineman from 1972-1976, earning All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference honors.
His NFL career began when the New York Giants selected him in the fourth round of the 1976 NFL Draft. Though he started as a middle linebacker, Carson found his true calling when moved to inside linebacker in the Giants' 3-4 defense. He quickly established himself as one of the NFL's premier run-stoppers and became the Giants' team captain, a role he held for ten seasons.
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Carson's NFL career spanned 13 seasons (1976-1988), all with the Giants. He was selected to nine Pro Bowls and was a key member of the Giants' 1986 Super Bowl XXI championship team. Known for his intense style of play and leadership abilities, Carson popularized the practice of showering Gatorade on the head coach after victories, which became a sports tradition. He recorded over 25 fumble recoveries and 11 interceptions during his career, remarkable statistics for a linebacker.
After retiring, Carson faced significant challenges related to post-concussion syndrome, a result of multiple concussions sustained during his playing career. He became an outspoken advocate for better treatment of retired players and increased awareness of concussion-related issues in football. His courage in discussing his own struggles with depression and memory problems helped bring attention to the long-term effects of football-related head injuries.
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Carson has remained active in various business ventures and charitable causes since retirement. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006, an honor that had been long overdue according to many football observers. In his Hall of Fame speech, he addressed both the glory of his playing career and the physical toll the game had taken on him and other players.
Today, Carson continues to speak out about player safety and health issues in football. He has written about his experiences in his autobiography "Captain for Life: My Story as a Hall of Fame Linebacker" and regularly participates in various charitable events. His legacy extends beyond his outstanding playing career to his role as an advocate for player safety and health in professional football.
Harold is married to Maribel Carson. They live in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, in a home he bought in 1992 for $605,000. Today this home is worth an estimated $1.3 million.
