Bill Harris, one of Colorado football’s greats and a beloved member of the CU community, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 79. He lettered three times as a football player at Colorado from 1961-63 and earned the nickname “Buffalo Bill” in the process.
Harris, a running back, rushed for 1,486 yards during his career as a Buffalo, a total that is 30th all-time in program history. He is also one of just 56 players to rush for over 1,000 career yards at Colorado. Following his college days, he was drafted by the New York Giants, and then spent three seasons in the Canadian Football League.
After concluding his career as a football player, Harris earned a bachelor’s degree in education as well as a master’s in business and sociology from Montclair State University in his native state of New Jersey. He returned to Colorado in 2000 and was named the Alumni C Club director in 2001, where he worked to improve the Black Alumni Association on campus.
Truly a #CUBuffs legend in every regard. A great player and an even better man. It was a privilege to know him. He made the University of Colorado better in all respects.
RIP, Buffalo Bill.https://t.co/UcBw1lMDNK https://t.co/jH1zGG1j4r— Neill Woelk (@NeillWoelk) April 6, 2022
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