Harris in Upshaw Camp

Gene Upshaw has his critics among NFL players, including some of the player representatives. Walt Harris, the 49ers’ cornerback and player rep, isn’t among them. Read more

Walt Harris Back in Action

All-Pro cornerback Walt Harris resumed practicing with the 49ers for the first time in 10 days Tuesday and expects to be able to play Saturday night in the team’s exhibition game at Chicago.

Harris, 33, missed the team’s first two exhibitions after straining his left calf during training-camp workouts Aug. 10.

“Just being able to get out there and get a feel for everything again was good,” Harris said. “It’s gotten better every day and I’m looking forward to playing Saturday as much as possible.”

Full Story: All-Pro cornerback Harris back in action - [Mercury News]

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Harris and Clements: Together at last - [RealFootball365]
Pro Bowl CB Walt Harris returns to Niners’ lineup with new energy - [San Francisco Chronicle]

Harris: Vet Camp Diary

We checked in to the team hotel on Saturday afternoon and things have been going well so far. We’re right around the corner from the facility so it’s a pretty good setup for us. We really spend very little time at the hotel. We’re pretty much on the go, back and forth a lot during the day.

When I was in Chicago we had camp at Platteville, Wisconsin, and then with the Colts we were at Terre Haute and then in Washington we stayed in Ashburn at the facility so I’ve done my fair share traveling for training camp.

Full Story: Walt Harris Vet Camp Diary - [49ers.com]

Harris Hungry for More

As the youngest of 11, 49ers cornerback Walt Harris grew up having to pull out all stops to make sure he didn’t come away from the dinner table hungry.

“It was survival of the fittest,” said Harris. “When food was put down, you had to hurry to get up in there because there was going to be a fight for it. I’d try and pull the ‘hey, I’m the youngest, help me out’ so I could get some.”

Full Story: Harris Hungry for More - [49ers.com]

Football Stars to Play in LaGrange

LaGrange’s Callaway Stadium will host a star-studded flag football game Saturday to benefit Walt’s World, the charitable foundation of San Francisco 49er Walt Harris.

Harris, a LaGrange native, is hosting the 1st Annual W.L. Harris Flag Football Game.  31 players are expected to play in Saturday’s event, from the pro, college, and high school ranks.

Full Story - WRBL.com