Walt Harris
Walt Harris: A Pioneering Figure in American Athletics
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Walter Earl Harris was born on February 4, 1913, to Walter and Maude Harris. He is commonly known as Walt Harris.
Birth and Death Dates
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Harris was born on February 4, 1913, in St. Louis, Missouri. Unfortunately, the exact date of his passing is not readily available.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Walt Harris was an American wrestler, coach, and sports administrator. He made significant contributions to the world of athletics during his lifetime.
Early Life and Background
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Harris grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, with a strong passion for sports from an early age. His athletic prowess earned him recognition as one of the best wrestlers in his high school. After graduating, Harris attended Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied physical education and began his coaching career.
Major Accomplishments
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Walt Harris's coaching career spanned over four decades, during which he achieved numerous accolades:
NCAA Champion: Harris guided the Washington University wrestling team to an NCAA championship in 1947.
Olympic Coach: He was selected as a coach for the United States Olympic wrestling team in 1952 and again in 1960.
College Wrestling Hall of Fame: Harris was inducted into the College Wrestling Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding coaching career.Notable Works or Actions
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In addition to his coaching accomplishments, Harris worked tirelessly to promote wrestling as a sport. He:
Developed Training Methods: Harris introduced innovative training techniques that improved wrestler performance and longevity.
Promoted Youth Wrestling: He was instrumental in establishing youth wrestling programs, fostering the growth of the sport at the grassroots level.Impact and Legacy
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Walt Harris's influence on American athletics is immeasurable. His dedication to developing young wrestlers and promoting the sport has left a lasting legacy:
Inspiring Future Generations: Harris's coaching philosophy and innovative techniques continue to inspire aspiring coaches and athletes.
Shaping the Future of Wrestling: His contributions to the development of wrestling as a sport have had a profound impact on its growth and popularity.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Walt Harris is widely quoted or remembered for his:
Visionary Coaching Philosophy: Harris's emphasis on developing well-rounded athletes, both physically and mentally, has become a benchmark for coaches around the world.
* Pioneering Spirit: His commitment to promoting wrestling as a sport has paved the way for future generations of wrestlers and coaches.
Walt Harris's remarkable life and achievements serve as an inspiration to anyone involved in athletics. His dedication to developing young athletes and promoting the sport has left an enduring legacy that will continue to motivate and inspire for years to come.
Quotes by Walt Harris
A guy shows that kind of hard running ability - that shows where his bar is. Then I expect that bar all of the time, ... Being younger, I don't think he comes out every day with the intent of trying to move the bar up.
This is a huge game for UC Davis as they are making the move into Division I football, kind of like their bowl game.
I don't know if it's broken. Something is wrong with his hand. It was a big loss, he's a good football player and he's had the most practice time. We are a little more freewheeling with him.
He's practicing and we're doing everything we can to make sure he doesn't extend the injury. He threw a little in practice on Sunday, and hopefully he'll be ready.
I'm not looking at surgery and he's not looking at surgery, but we're not really sure yet. We are hoping it is what the doctors have diagnosed and we can treat it.
I'm going to miss Ted because I think we have a lot of common belief about how to get the job done. I'm sad in some ways because we need that guy in our corner, but I'm extremely happy for him because I know what a great place Pacific is, and I know that he wanted to do it. I'm a Ted Leland fan. I can put my job second and my friendship first.
It's really tough, no matter who you are. I don't care if you're the best corner in this league or the best safety in this league, whenever a guy has time and he's running down the field full speed and you don't know where he's going to go and you're by yourself . . . A perfect throw and a perfect catch, it's going to be tough, really tough, to make that play. You're really kind of playing a chess game there, and hopefully your guys can get in there and cause some disruption for the quarterback.
It was great to see Nick catch the ball and run with the catch, ... I think he can be really a fine football player. On that TD run we didn't block many people.