Tim Harris (running back)
{{Short description|American football player (born 1961)}}
{{distinguish|Tim Harris (linebacker)|Tim Harris (cornerback)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name =
| image =
| number = 43
| position = Running back
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1961|6|25}}
| birth_place = Compton, California, U.S.
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 9
| weight_lbs = 206
| high_school = Compton (Compton, California)
| college = Washington State (1979–1982)
| undraftedyear = 1983
| pastteams =
- Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|1983}})
- Houston Oilers ({{NFL Year|1985}})*
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|1987}})
| highlights =
- 2× Second-team All-Pac-10 (1981, 1982)
| pfr = H/HarrTi20
}}
Timothy Allen Harris (born June 15, 1961) is an American former professional football running back who played one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington State University.
Early life and college
Timothy Allen Harris was born on June 15, 1961, in Compton, California.{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/players/h/harr13200.html | title=Tim Harris | publisher=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=19 March 2025}} He attended Compton High School in Compton.
Harris was a four-year letterman for the Washington State Cougars of Washington State University from 1979 to 1982. He rushed 67 times for 414 yards and two touchdowns as a freshman in 1979 while also catching two passes for nine yards and returning 18 kicks for 359 yards.{{cite web | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/tim-harris-2.html | title=Tim Harris | publisher=Sports Reference | accessdate=19 March 2025}} In 1980, he recorded 167 carries for 801 yards and seven touchdown, and 16 receptions for 157 yards. His junior year in 1981, Harris totaled 157 rushing attempts for 915 yards and five touchdowns, and 12 catches for 71 yards, earning Coaches second-team All-Pac-10 honors.{{cite web|author=Pac-12 Communications Department |title=2014 Pac-12 Football Media Guide |work=pac-12.org |year=2014 |page=124 |url=http://catalog.e-digitaleditions.com/i/350165-2014-football-media-guide |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150514221333/http://catalog.e-digitaleditions.com/i/350165-2014-football-media-guide |archivedate=May 14, 2015 |url-status=live |ref=2014mg }} As a senior in 1982, he rushed 147 times for 684 yards and three touchdowns while also catching 18 passes for 126 yards, garnering Coaches second-team All-Pac-10 recognition for the second consecutive season.{{cite web|author=Pac-12 Communications Department |title=2014 Pac-12 Football Media Guide |work=pac-12.org |year=2014 |page=124 |url=http://catalog.e-digitaleditions.com/i/350165-2014-football-media-guide |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150616120017/http://catalog.e-digitaleditions.com/i/350165-2014-football-media-guide |archivedate=June 16, 2015 |url-status=live |ref=2014mg }}
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 1983 NFL draft, Harris signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on May 1.{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/transactions/h/harr13200.html | title=Tim Harris Transactions | publisher=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=19 March 2025}} He was released on August 29, 1983, but re-signed the next day. He played in 14 games for the Steelers during the 1983 season, recording two carries for 15 yards, 18 kick returns for 289 yards, three punt returns for 12 yards, two fumbles, and one fumble recovery.{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarrTi20.htm | title=Tim Harris | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=19 March 2025}} Harris also appeared in one playoff game that year, recording one rushing attempt for two yards, one kick return for 19 yards, and one fumble. He was released by the Steelers on August 6, 1984.
Harris signed with the Houston Oilers. He was released on August 19, 1985.
On September 23, 1987, Harris was signed by the Seattle Seahawks during the 1987 NFL players strike. However, he did not play in any games for the Seahawks before being released.
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Category:Players of American football from Compton, California
Category:American football running backs
Category:Compton High School alumni
Category:Washington State Cougars football players
Category:Pittsburgh Steelers players
Category:Houston Oilers players
Category:Seattle Seahawks players