Carl Hairston
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Carl Hairston, known for his robust presence on the defensive line, embarked on his professional football journey when he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 1976 NFL Draft. Born on December 15, 1952, in Martinsville, Virginia, Hairston honed his skills at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore before making the leap to the

Carl Hairston, known for his robust presence on the defensive line, embarked on his professional football journey when he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 1976 NFL Draft. Born on December 15, 1952, in Martinsville, Virginia, Hairston honed his skills at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore before making the leap to the

Career Defensive Stats

NFL 1976-1990

Sacks

96.0

#70 All-Time

INT

1

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Career Timeline

1976-1983

Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)

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1984-1989

Cleveland Browns (NFL)

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1990

Phoenix Cardinals (NFL)

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Born Dec 15th, 1952

Height / Weight 6' 3" 260 lbs

College Md-Eastern Shore

Position DE · DT · LB

Uniform #s 78 · 98

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