Biographical details | |
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Born | Santa Cruz, California, U.S. | August 6, 1904
Died | April 22, 1990 Carmel, California, U.S. | (aged 85)
Playing career | |
Football | |
1926–1927 | Stanford |
Position(s) | Tackle |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
Football | |
1933–1935 | Fresno State |
Basketball | |
1932–1933 | Fresno State |
Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
1947–1967 | Oregon |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 18–9–1 (football) 7–7 (basketball) |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Championships | |
Football 2 Far Western (1934–1935) | |
Leo A. Harris (August 6, 1904 – April 22, 1990) was an American athlete, coach, and athletic director. He played college football at Stanford University, coached football and basketball at Fresno State College, and was the first athletic director for the University of Oregon, bringing success to a financially troubled system. He was also known for his handshake deal with Walt Disney that permitted the University of Oregon to use the likeness of Donald Duck as the basis for its mascot, the Oregon Duck.