Bio - Al Harris




Pro Day Home 2021 Honoree: Dino Hall Golf & Reception Registration Advertising Opportunities Program Ads Sponsor Options Past Honorees Bill Ray Barnes Greg Buttle Deron Cherry Andre Collins Mike Devlin Glenn Foley Irving Fryar Ron Gassert William Green Bill Gordon Al Harris Franco Harris Dwight Hicks Bryant McKinnie Lydell Mitchell Kareem McKenzie Mike Quick Shaun Phillips Gregg Rakoczy Isaac Redman Dave Robinson Mike Rozier Tony Sacca Ed Smith Irv Smith Art Still Troy Vincent Other Information Deerwood C.C. Directions Fun at Pro Day 2007 Fun at Pro Day 2005 Fun at Pro Day 2004 Fun at Pro Day 2003 Fun at Pro Day 2002 Pro Day Committee Contact Pro Day Email 609-267-1539		Al Harris is the honoree for Mt. Holly Pro Day 2007. Al played his first two years of high school football at Rancocas Valley Regional High School for Coach Bill Gordon where Al was a standout player. Unfortunately RV was not to have Al for his upperclass years because Al's Dad, a career Air Force man, was transferred to another base. At the conclusion of high school Al received a football scholarship to Arizona State University where he was once again a standout player. He became the first unanimous all-American selection in Arizona State University history. As a college senior, at the position of defensive end, he was a finalist for the prestigious Lombardi and Outland trophies. Al was the first round draft pick of the National Football League’s Chicago Bears in 1979. Harris brought his excellence for leadership and gridiron greatness to the Bears. While earning honors with the Bears, Al learned valuable insights into team building from a proactive prospective from Mike Ditka and defensive coach Buddy Ryan. When Buddy Ryan left the Bears to become coach and rebuild the Philadelphia Eagles, he asked Harris to bring his experience and leadership to add stability to their young defense. (1986-1988) Today Al is a successful motivational speaker bringing his experiences, methods, mission and ministry to audiences all across America. He has served churches, banquets, companies, corporations and charities, as well as doing chapels for professional baseball and football teams. Al and his wife Maggie, along with their daughter Emily and son Jason make their home in the Chicago area. We salute Al for his continued involvement both on and off the field and are proud to have him as the Mt. Holly Pro Day 2007 Honoree. © 2015, Bill Gordon Mt. Holly Pro Day c/o Carmen A. Cella 9 Hopewell Avenue Lumberton, NJ 08048