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  1. James "Shack" HarrisAmerican football player
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    Age
    77 yearsJul 20, 1947
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    Early life

    Harris grew up in Monroe, Louisiana. He is the son of Lula B. and father, Nashall Harris, Sr., a furniture maker and minister. His older sister is Lucille Richards, and his older brother is Nashall Harris, Jr., who was called "… See more

    College football career

    Harris played college football for HBCU Grambling State University from 1965 to 1968, and as a three-year starter led the Tigers to a 24-5-1 record. Coached by legendary Grambling coach Eddie Robinson, Harris an… See more

    Professional football career

    Harris was drafted in the eighth round of the 1969 Common draft by the American Football League's Buffalo Bills, and would soon join fellow rookie O. J. Simpson in the starting backfield.
    Continuing … See more

    Front office career

    In 1987, Harris began his front office career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He worked as team scout for six years, and then signed with the New York Jets as the team's assistant general manager for three years until … See more

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