Richard Harris was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. From there his career ran through college football at Grambling State and pro football with the Philadelphia Eagles, and it eventually earned him All-America honors.
His professional career included 3 teams: Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks. He died on July 26, 2011.
Career highlights
- All-American (1970)
- All-Rookie (1971)
Honors as listed in Richard Harris's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- Philadelphia Eagles (1971–1973)
- Chicago Bears (1974–1975)
- Seattle Seahawks (1976–1977)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
Is Richard Harris from Shreveport?
Yes. Richard Harris was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Where did Richard Harris play college football?
Richard Harris played college football at Grambling State.
What pro teams did Richard Harris play for?
Richard Harris's pro teams include Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks.
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