History of Marvin Harrison in Timeline

Marvin Harrison Sr. is a retired American football player known for his 13-season tenure as a wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts. Drafted in 1996 after a successful college career at Syracuse, Harrison formed a celebrated partnership with quarterback Peyton Manning. His exceptional skills and contributions cemented his place as a prominent figure in NFL history.

August 25, 1972: Marvin Harrison's Birth

Marvin Darnell Harrison Sr. was born on August 25, 1972.

1996: Drafted by the Indianapolis Colts

In 1996, Marvin Harrison was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the NFL draft.

1996: NFL Debut

Marvin Harrison made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the 1996 NFL season against the Arizona Cardinals.

1997: 1997 NFL Season

During the 1997 NFL season, Marvin Harrison recorded 73 receptions for 866 yards and six touchdowns.

1998: Previous Injury

Marvin Harrison's knee injury in 2005 marked the second time he missed regular-season action due to injuries, the first being in 1998.

1998: Peyton Manning Joins the Colts

The 1998 NFL Draft saw the arrival of Peyton Manning, who became the franchise quarterback for the Colts.

1999: Breakout Season

Marvin Harrison had a breakout season in 1999, recording 115 receptions for 1,663 receiving yards and 12 receiving touchdowns.

2000: 2000 NFL Season

In the 2000 NFL season, Marvin Harrison had 102 receptions for 1,413 receiving yards and 14 receiving touchdowns.

2001: 2001 NFL Season

In the 2001 NFL season, Marvin Harrison had 109 receptions for 1,524 receiving yards and 15 receiving touchdowns.

2002: Breaking Herman Moore's Record

In 2002, Marvin Harrison broke Herman Moore's single-season reception record by 20 receptions, finishing the season with 143 catches for 1,722 yards.

2003: 2003 NFL Season

During the 2003 NFL season, Marvin Harrison recorded 94 receptions for 1,272 receiving yards and ten receiving touchdowns.

2004: 2004 NFL Season

During the 2004 NFL season, Marvin Harrison recorded 86 receptions for 1,113 receiving yards and 15 receiving touchdowns.

2005: Knee Injury

In 2005, Marvin Harrison suffered a knee injury while attempting a block against the Denver Broncos, causing him to miss the rest of the season.

December 2006: 1,000 Career Receptions

In December 2006, Marvin Harrison became the fourth player in NFL history to record 1,000 receptions.

2007: Knee Injury

In the 2007 season, Marvin Harrison only appeared in five games due to a knee injury.

2007: Isaac Bruce Reclaims Receiving Yards Lead

Isaac Bruce retook the lead in all-time career receiving yards in week 15 of 2007.

April 2008: Second Gun in April 2008 Shooting

Dwight Dixon, now deceased, claimed that shell casings found in his truck during the April 2008 shooting came from a second gun fired by Marvin Harrison. Authorities had already matched other bullets to a separate gun owned by Harrison.

April 29, 2008: Shooting Outside Harrison's Business

On April 29, 2008, Dwight Dixon was shot outside Chuckie's Garage, a North Philadelphia business owned by Marvin Harrison, following a fight between the two men.

December 14, 2008: Harrison Passes Tim Brown for Third All-Time Receptions

On December 14, 2008, Marvin Harrison caught his 1,095th career reception in a game against the Detroit Lions, surpassing Tim Brown for third all-time in NFL receptions.

December 28, 2008: Harrison Becomes Second All-Time in NFL Receptions

On December 28, 2008, Marvin Harrison surpassed Cris Carter to become second on the all-time NFL reception record list with 1,102 receptions during a 23–0 Colts victory over the Tennessee Titans.

2008: Harrison Requests Release from Colts

Following the 2008 NFL season, Marvin Harrison asked for and was granted his release by the Indianapolis Colts.

January 6, 2009: Investigation into Shooting Incident

On January 6, 2009, Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham confirmed the gun that fired shots at Dwight Dixon was the same model as Harrison's gun but they were unable to determine who pulled the trigger.

January 28, 2009: Dixon Convicted of Filing False Report

On January 28, 2009, Dwight Dixon was convicted of filing a false report regarding the shooting incident on April 29, 2008, and was sentenced to six months probation.

July 21, 2009: Dixon Dies in Shooting

On July 21, 2009, Dwight Dixon died after being shot multiple times while in his car. He claimed before surgery that the shooting stemmed from the incident with Marvin Harrison a year prior.

2009: Harrison Retires from NFL

After sitting out the entire 2009 season, Marvin Harrison quietly retired from the NFL.

June 16, 2010: Police Confiscate Harrison's Gun

On June 16, 2010, police confiscated a 9mm handgun from Marvin Harrison during a routine traffic stop. They tested the gun to see if it matched shell casings from the April 2008 shooting.