Byron Harris (2003) - Hall of Fame - University of Toledo Athletics

Byron Harris

Induction:
2003
Class:
1984

Byron Harris was simply one of the greatest sprinters in UT history. He was an All-American in the 60-yard dash in 1983, as well as a two-time MAC and CCC champion in the 60-yard dash. As a junior, he was an NCAA qualifier, an NCAA All-American and a MAC champion in the 100-meter dash. As a senior in 1984, he became UT's record holder in the 100-meter dash (10.30) and MAC champion in the 400-meter relay (40.96). He still owns the second fastest 200-meter time of any UT athlete (21.01) and the fastest indoors 55-meter time (6.13). Harris is in his 18th year as a teacher in the Toledo Public Schools and is also a bible teacher at the Christian Fellowship Church.