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Pete Harris (American football)

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American football player (1957–2006) For other people with the same name, see Peter Harris (disambiguation).

Pete Harris
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born:(1957-04-07)April 7, 1957
Mount Holly, New Jersey, U.S.
Died:August 9, 2006(2006-08-09) (aged 49)
West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Career history
CollegePenn State (1978)
High schoolRancocas Valley Regional
(Mount Holly, New Jersey)
Career highlights and awards

Piero "Pete" Harris (April 7, 1957 – August 9, 2006) was an American football player.

Biography

One of nine children, Harris grew up in Mount Holly, New Jersey, and played high school football at Rancocas Valley Regional High School. He was named an All-American safety at Penn State University in 1978, when he led the nation with 10 interceptions. He is the younger brother of Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris.

Harris died in West Palm Beach, Florida. At the time of his death, he was executive chef at PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

References

  1. ^ Offord, Jeff (August 12, 2006). "Former R.V. athlete Pete Harris dies". Burlington County Times. Archived from the original on March 12, 2007. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  2. "Former Nittany Lion Football All-American Pete Harris Dies". August 14, 2006. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
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