Marvin Harrison's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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Marvin Harrison

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Marvin Harrison. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Marvin Harrison Sr. is a former American professional football wide receiver, renowned for his 13-year NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts. Drafted in the first round of the 1996 NFL draft after playing college football for the Syracuse Orange, Harrison spent his entire professional career with the Colts. He is considered one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history.

1993: Named All-Big East

In 1993, Marvin Harrison was named All-Big East.

1994: Named All-Big East

In 1994, Marvin Harrison was named All-Big East.

1995: Named team captain and Big East Special Teams Player of the Year

In 1995, Marvin Harrison was named as a captain for the Syracuse University football team. Also in 1995, he was named the Big East Special Teams Player of the Year.

1999: Breakout season

In 1999, Marvin Harrison had a breakout season, recording 115 receptions for 1,663 receiving yards and 12 receiving touchdowns. He earned Pro Bowl and first team All-Pro honors.

2000: League-leading performance and Pro Bowl selection

In the 2000 season, Marvin Harrison led the league with 102 receptions for 1,413 receiving yards and 14 receiving touchdowns. He was named to his second Pro Bowl.

2001: Continued success and Pro Bowl selection

In the 2001 season, Marvin Harrison had 109 receptions for 1,524 receiving yards and 15 receiving touchdowns. He was named to his third consecutive Pro Bowl.

2002: Single-season receptions record and All-Pro honors

In 2002, Marvin Harrison broke Herman Moore's single-season receptions record with 143 catches. He finished the season with 1,722 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, earning his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl and first team All-Pro honors.

2003: Continued success and Pro Bowl selection

In the 2003 season, Marvin Harrison recorded 94 receptions for 1,272 receiving yards and ten receiving touchdowns, earning his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl selection.

2004: Another successful season and Pro Bowl selection

In the 2004 season, Marvin Harrison recorded 86 receptions for 1,113 receiving yards and 15 receiving touchdowns, leading to his sixth consecutive Pro Bowl selection.

2005: League-leading touchdowns and Pro Bowl selection

In 2005, Marvin Harrison had 82 receptions for 1,146 receiving yards and a league-leading 12 touchdowns, earning him his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl selection.

December 2006: 1,000 Career Receptions and AFC Offensive Player of the Month

In December 2006, Marvin Harrison became the fourth player in NFL history to record 1,000 receptions and won the AFC Offensive Player of the Month.

December 14, 2008: Passes Tim Brown for third all time in career receptions

On December 14, 2008, Marvin Harrison caught his 1,095th career reception, passing Tim Brown for third all time.

December 28, 2008: Passes Cris Carter for second on the all-time NFL reception record list

On December 28, 2008, Marvin Harrison passed Cris Carter to become second on the all-time NFL reception record list with 1,102 receptions.

November 27, 2011: Inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor

On November 27, 2011, Marvin Harrison was inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor.

2016: School record broken by Amba Etta-Tawo

In 2016, Amba Etta-Tawo broke Marvin Harrison's school record for single-season receiving yards, previously set at 1,131 yards.

2016: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

In 2016, Marvin Harrison was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

2017: School record broken by Steve Ishmael

In 2017, Steve Ishmael broke Marvin Harrison's school record with 2,718 career receiving yards.

December 22, 2019: Single-season receptions record broken

On December 22, 2019, Michael Thomas broke Marvin Harrison's single-season receptions record with 149 receptions.

2019: Receptions record broken by Michael Thomas

In 2019, Michael Thomas broke Marvin Harrison's record for most receptions in a single season with 149 receptions.