Giants Hall of Fame LB Harry Carson to be honored at Thurman Munson Awards
A star-studded lineup will be honored virtually at the 41st Annual Thurman Munson Awards ceremony to benefit AHRC New York City Foundation on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. The list of honorees features Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson, as well as New York Yankees players Luke Voit and Gio Urshela, New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto, Hall of Famer catcher Pudge Rodriguez and Team U.S.A. Soccer & Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher.
Carson will be presented with the Munson "Captain" Award, while Voit, Urshela, Conforto, Rodriguez and Naeher will all be recipients of the Thurman Munson Award.
The benefit remembers the late great Yankees captain and catcher Thurman Munson and has raised more than $17 million for the AHRC NYC Foundation, which supports programs that enable children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead richer, more productive lives. Thurman's widow Diana Munson will "attend," though this time virtually, her 41st consecutive benefit, having been involved in the event since its inception.
The Thurman Munson Awards are presented annually for success and inspiration on the fields of play, and community spirit off the field.
Carson enjoyed one of the longest tenures in the history of the New York Football Giants during an illustrious 13-year career, which culminated with his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The former linebacker and South Carolina State product served as a team captain for 10 of his 13 seasons, including the 1986 season when the Giants defeated the Denver Broncos, 39-20, in Super Bowl XXI, and thus becomes the second recipient of the Thurman Captain Award.
Carson was named to the All-Rookie Team after his first NFL season. Subsequently, during his NFL career, he was named to the Pro Bowl nine times, the All-NFL Team seven times, the All-NFC Team eight times, and NFC Linebacker of the Year twice. He made an amazing 25 tackles in a Monday Night Football Game against the Packers.
Carson was inducted into the Giants' Ring of Honor in 2010.
View photos of Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson.
Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton gets tackled by New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson during the NFL Divisional Playoff Game on January 5, 1986 in Chicago, Illinois.
New York Giants Hall of Fame linebackers Lawrence Taylor (56) and Harry Carson (53) during a 31 - 22 loss to the Washington Redskins on December 17, 1983 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Harry Carson of the New York Giants, left, runs with a fourth quarter intercept on of a Washington Redskins pass at Giants Stadium, Oct. 22, 1978 in East Rutherford, as Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann tries to make a tackle. The interception sealed the Giants' 17-6 upset win over the Redskins. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53), elected to the NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2006, sets for play in a 10-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on November 29, 1981, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Harry Carson of the New York Giants is shown July 9, 1976. (AP Photo)
As Washington Redskins runningback Mike Thomas watches, Harry Carson of the New York Giants scoops up Thomas? fumble in the fourth quarter at Giants Stadium, Sept. 18, 1977. The Giants' Troy Archer, right, holds back Thomas. The Giants were then able to run down the clock and kick a field goal to win the game 20-17. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) drags San Francisco 49ers running back Wendell Tyler (behind) into the end zone for a New York touchdown in NFC first-round playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 1984 in San Francisco, Calif. Carson intercepted a Joe Montana pass and returned it all the way for the score. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
NY Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53), elected to the NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2006, combines with linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) to tackle Washington Redskins running back John Riggins (44) in a loss on Dec. 17, 1983, at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) runs onto the field for the NFL NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 1987 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
NY Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53), elected to the NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2006, waits for the snap in a loss to the Washington Redskins on Dec. 17, 1983, at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (56) runs with the ball while trying to avoid a tackle attempt by San Francisco 49ers tight end Dwight Clark (87) during the NFL 1984 NFC Divisional playoff game on December 29, 1984 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won the game 21-10. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) looks on during the NFL football game against the St. Louis Cardinals on September 22, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 27-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) chases the action during the NFL Divisional Playoff Game against the Chicago Bears on January 5, 1986 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears won the game in a 21-0 shutout. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) and Giants Chris Godfrey (61) take the field during the NFL football game NFC Wild Card between the New York Giants and the San Francisco 49ers on December 29, 1984 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won the game 24-10. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
(L-R) New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells and Giants linebackers Harry Carson (53) and Lawrence Taylor (56) look on from the sidelines during the NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Giants on November 25, 1984 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 28-27. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants Harry Carson smiles after his teammates dumped a cooler of Gatorade over his head near the end of Sunday?s 35-3 Giants win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 12, 1986. Carson scored a touchdown on a pass reception on a fake field goal play. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig, left, tries to keep running with the ball but is stopped by New York Giants safety Terry Kinard and linebacker Harry Carson (53), during the first quarter of their game in Candlestick Park, San Francisco, Dec. 1, 1986. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) catches a pass near the sideline while warming up before the 1986 NFL NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 4, 1987 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Linebacker Harry Carson (53) of the New York Giants on the sidelines during a 49 - 3 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game Jan. 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson (53) stops a Washington Redskins ball carrier during the 1986 NFC Championship NFL game in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 11, 1987. The Giants shutout the Redskins 17-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) during the NFC Divisional Playoffs, a 0-21 loss to the Chicago Bears on January 5, 1986, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
St. Louis Cardinals quarterback Neil Lomax is sacked by New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson in the first quarter of the game, Dec 14, 1986 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
The New York Giants coach Bill Parcells is the recipient of another container of iced water by the Giants Harry Carson during the last minutes of the 55-24 victory over the Green Bay Packers, Dec. 20, 1986 in East Rutherford. The win gave the Giants the home field for the upcoming post season play. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) takes a drink during the NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on December 20, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 55-24. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) catches a touchdown pass on a fake field goal during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 12, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 35-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) catches a pregame pass during the NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on September 28, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 20-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells, second from right, and quarterback Phil Simms (11) pose for photographers with defensive end George Martin (75) and linebacker Harry Carson at Super Bowl XXI picture day, Jan. 20, 1987, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Ed Andriesky)
Linebacker Harry Carson of the New York Giants sets for play in a 39 - 20 win over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI January 25, 1987 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Former New York Giants greats Lawrence Taylor (56), Harry Carson (53), and Ottis Anderson (24) are on the field before a 41 - 0 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the 2000 NFC Championship Game on Jan. 14, 2001 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt
Former New York Giants great Harry Carson poses with his bust after enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Former New York Giants great Harry Carson gives his acceptance speech after enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson waves to the fans during a halftime presentation during a week 9 football game against the Indianapolis Colts on November 3, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants defensive captain Justin Tuck (91) talks to Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday October 16th, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
Former New York Giants player Harry Carson listens during a halftime ceremony of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Former New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson announces the Giants second round pick of the 2014 NFL Draft, Friday, May 9, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson gestures with a thumbs up sign during the halftime show of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants former player George Martin, left, and Harry Carson, right, look on during a ceremony before an NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the New York Giants Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
New York Giants former player Harry Carson looks on during a ceremony before an NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the New York Giants Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
New York Giants Hall of Fame linebackers Harry Carson, left, and Lawrence Taylor stand beside each other as they are honored during the halftime show of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson shows the fans his Hall Of Fame ring which he received during a halftime ceremony during NFL football Sunday night, Sept. 10, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Former New York Giants Harry Carson announces the teams pick during the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft on Friday, April 28, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Daniel Jones dealing with ankle, hamstring injuries
Daniel Jones' personal injury report changed today. His status for the Giants' Sunday night home game against the Cleveland Browns did not.
The second-year quarterback was limited in practice because of the hamstring injury he suffered in Cincinnati 16 days ago and an ankle injury he sustained last Sunday in the Giants' loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Despite the additional issue, coach Joe Judge said he will adhere to the same criteria used last week to determine if Jones can play in the game.
"I'm going to give him an opportunity this week to work through practice and see how he moves and how he reacts to things," Judge said. "Again, if he can defend himself properly in the pocket, as I've said before on how I'll handle it, if he's not at risk beyond any normal game, then we'll go ahead and give him the opportunity to play. If we think that's an issue, that he can't go out there and defend himself, then we'll make the best decision for him long-term and the team as well."
Judge revealed Jones' new injury on a pre-practice Zoom call.
"There's really nothing worse for the wear with the previous injury," Judge said. "He did come out with some bumps and bruises. There's another lower leg issue we're dealing with right now. We're going to go ahead and move him around in practice today, see where he's at."
Jones' ailments were listed as "hamstring/ankle" on the team's post-practice injury report.
"We're evaluating both, so I want to make sure that the hamstring from last week, see how that came out," Judge said. "We haven't really moved him around yet since that, want to see if there's a wear or tear or any kind of fatigue that's going to set him back. As well as the other one, like anybody else dealing with some things right now, we have to evaluate where he is with that as well. We're evaluating both equally. I wouldn't say one is more of a concern than the other right now, but we've got to look and see how he moves throughout the week."
Practice Photos: Giants prepare for Browns
Check out the gallery below to wiew photos from Wednesday's practice as the Giants gear up for a primetime Sunday night matchup with the Browns in Week 15.
View photos from Wednesday's practice as the Giants gear up for a primetime matchup with the Browns.
Daniel Jones (8)
Blake Martinez (54)
James Bradberry (24)
Devonta Freeman (31)
Darius Slayton (86)
Darius Slayton (86)
Daniel Jones (8)
Golden Tate (15)
Elijhaa Penny (39)
Wayne Gallman (22)
Devonta Freeman (31)
Devonta Freeman (31)
Devonta Freeman (31)
Isaac Yiadom (27)
Daniel Jones (8)
Devonta Freeman (31)
Elijhaa Penny (39)
Dante Pettis (13)
Devonta Freeman (31)
Xavier McKinney (29), Montre Hartage (36)
Dante Pettis (13)
Daniel Jones (8)
Austin Johnson (98)
James Bradberry (24)
Xavier McKinney (29), Isaac Yiadom (27)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Leonard Williams (99)
Leonard Williams (99)
Dalvin Tomlinson (94)
Blake Martinez (54)
Dexter Lawrence (97)
Sterling Shepard (87)
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