Undrafted from small school, Harris makes hall with Cowboys
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Undrafted from small school, Harris makes hall with Cowboys

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DALLAS — Cliff Harris was preparing for one of his six Pro Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys in the 1970s when Minnesota coach Bud Grant went over the defensive signals for a game that’s always been more exhibition than competition. “I was like, ‘Wait, I need more,’” Harris said with a chuckle. I need more information.” That studious nature at safety helped Harris on the improbable path from being undrafted out of tiny Ouachita Baptist in Arkansas to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of last year’s special centennial class. “The offensive guys wanted to know where Cliff Harris was,” said Charlie Waters, a fellow safety and Harris’ presenter for his induction Aug. 7. “I said, ‘Where’s the broom?’” Waters, a third-round pick, and Harris came in together, started as rookies and were synonymous with the Dallas secondary until Harris retired after 10 seasons in 1979.

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