Tim Harris

Who is Tim Harris?

Timothy David Harris is a former American football linebacker who played for the Green Bay Packers, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at the University of Memphis and was selected by the Packers in the 4th round of the 1986 NFL Draft.

Harris was a key defensive player for a Packers team that finished 10-6 during the 1989 season, their best record since 1972. The team was referred to the "Cardiac Pack" because of several close games wins. Harris finished that season with a career best 19.5 sacks and was selected to the Pro Bowl. Later in his career, he recorded 17 sacks as part of the 1992 49er team that reached the NFC Championship Game. Two seasons later, he would earn a Super Bowl ring as the 49ers won Super Bowl XXIX.