Nov. 3, 2011
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference announced its annual Legends Class on Thursday, and former Commodore Corey Harris was selected as Vanderbilt’s representative.
The Legends will be honored at this year’s SEC “Weekend of Champions” which culminates with the SEC Football Championship Game on Sat., Dec. 3 at the Georgia Dome.
The SEC Legends Dinner presented by AT&T will feature the legends from the 12 SEC schools on Friday, Dec. 2 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. The legends will also be recognized on the field prior to the kickoff of the championship game.
CBS’ Verne Lundquist will serve again as the master of ceremonies for the 2011 SEC Legends Dinner.
Corey Harris (1988-91) was one of Vanderbilt’s most versatile and gifted football players. He was a consensus all-SEC pick in 1991 after setting a school record for rushing yards in a season with 1,103. He led the Commodores in multiple categories including receiving and kickoff returns in addition to rushing.
Two of Harris’ rushing performances are in the Vanderbilt Top 10 – his 180 yard effort against Army is fifth and a 169-yard game against Georgia is tenth. The Indianapolis, Ind. native, went on to a 12-year NFL career at safety that was capped by a Super Bowl championship with the Baltimore Ravens. He had 221 total tackles, 11 interceptions and six forced fumbles in his NFL career.
To view a complete list of this year’s SEC Legends, click here.
