What is Richard Harris's middle name?
Drew
What is Richard Harris's full name?
Richard Drew Harris
Richard Harris nickname(s):
Richard Drew Harris
Richard Harris date of birth:
January 21, 1948
How old was Richard Harris when died?
63
Where was Richard Harris born?
Shreveport, Louisiana
When did Richard Harris die?
July 26, 2011
How tall is Richard Harris?
6' 5" (196 cm)
How much does Richard Harris weigh?
260 lbs (117.9 kg)
Richard Harris body shape:
Large
What color are Richard Harris's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Richard Harris's hair?
Brown - Dark
What is Richard Harris's ethnicity?
Black
What is Richard Harris nationality?
American
Where did Richard Harris go to university?
Grambling State
What is Richard Harris's occupation?
American Football Player
Short Biography
Richard Drew Harris (January 21, 1948 – July 26, 2011) was an American football defensive end who played seven seasons in the National Football League. He was and All-American in 1970 for Grambling and was drafted in the first round (5th overall pick) of the 1971 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. He was named All-Rookie in 1971, playing defensive end. Harris spent seven seasons as a defensive end in the NFL, the first three with the Philadelphia Eagles, the next two with the Chicago Bears and the final two with the Seattle Seahawks.Harris joined the coaching staff of the Canadian Football League's Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2006 after spending time with both the BC Lions and Ottawa Renegades. On July 26, 2011, Harris suffered a fatal heart attack in his office at Canad Inns Stadium. Despite their coach's death, the Blue Bombers continued with their scheduled home game against the Lions two days later, winning 25-20. Prior to the game, both teams and the fans participated in an emotional tribute to Harris.