Celebrating another year: Cliff Harris, Pro Football Hall of Fame safety (November 12)

Cliff Harris Safety Wikipedia
Cliff Harris Safety - Wikipedia

Cliff Harris was born on November 12, 1948, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He later attended Ouachita Baptist University. There, he played college football and gained attention despite being at a small school. In 1970, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted player. He played free safety for ten seasons. Harris appeared in five Super Bowls with the Cowboys. He helped the team win two of them. He was selected to six Pro Bowls. He made 29 career interceptions and recovered 18 fumbles. He became a key part of the Cowboys defense. Harris was named to the NFL 1970s All-Decade Team. His play earned recognition across the league. He retired after the 1979 season. In 2020, Harris was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His name was placed alongside other top defensive players in NFL history. His story began in Fayetteville, where he was born. That city remains tied to his name and career.

Cliff Harris was born on November 12, 1948, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He later attended Ouachita Baptist University. There, he played college football and gained attention despite being at a small school. In 1970, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted player. He played free safety for ten seasons. Harris appeared in five Super Bowls with the Cowboys. He helped the team win two of them. He was selected to six Pro Bowls. He made 29 career interceptions and recovered 18 fumbles. He became a key part of the Cowboys defense. Harris was named to the NFL 1970s All-Decade Team. His play earned recognition across the league. He retired after the 1979 season. In 2020, Harris was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His name was placed alongside other top defensive players in NFL history. His story began in Fayetteville, where he was born. That city remains tied to his name and career.

Cliff Harris was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020.

A native of Des Arc, Ark., Harris attended Des Arc High School, where he .



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