About William Harris
Lived 1965 – 2014 (aged 48). William Harris was an American american football player.
William Milton Harris (February 10, 1965 – February 4, 2014) was an American professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Longhorns and Bishop Tigers.
Early life and college Harris was born and raised in Houston, Texas and attended M. B. Smiley High School. He played at the collegiate level at Bishop College and the University of Texas at Austin. Harris was a second-team All-America selection as a junior.
Professional career
Harris was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh round of the 1987 NFL draft (195th overall) and spent that season with the team. After a year away from the NFL, Harris spent the 1989 NFL season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the 1990 NFL season with the Green Bay Packers.
Death Harris died in Houston on February 4, 2014 after a long bout with Lou Gehrig's disease. He was interred at Resthaven Cemetery in Houston.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Harris?
former tight end in the National Football League (1965-2014)
When was William Harris born?
William Harris was born on 10 February 1965.
When did William Harris die?
William Harris died on 4 February 2014.
What was William Harris's occupation?
William Harris was an american football player.
What nationality was William Harris?
William Harris was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Harris (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Harris. https://biography.guide/william-harris/
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