It's the end of an era in San Antonio as University of Texas at San Antonio's star quarterback Frank Harris hangs up his cleats for good, waving farewell to a legacy that stretches far beyond the gridiron. According to Fox San Antonio, Harris, who could be argued as the second most popular athlete in the city next to basketball phenom Victor Wembanyama, made waves earlier this week with his retirement announcement, leaving a lasting mark not only on the field but throughout the San Antonio community.
Despite his impressive stats and school records, Harris' career has been no walk in the park, having endured 10 surgeries as a result of his football career which led him to retire from the sport, his story exhibits resilience in the face of adversity. "The game of football has taught me so much, It has changed my life FOREVER and I’ll forever be thankful for that. With that being said I don’t know how life would be without it, but after having 10 surgeries playing this sport," he said in a statement obtained by KSAT. "My body has been through a lot and I don’t regret anything, for it has made me the man I am today."
This UTSA luminary leaves the game having set a staggering 38 school records, which is even more impressive considering he sat out two entire seasons and missed most of another due to severe injuries. Nonetheless, he amassed 11,862 passing yards alongside 92 touchdowns and added another 2,145 yards on the ground scoring 28 times, cementing his place as a UTSA legend. "I pray I’m not remembered for breaking records or winning games but remembered as a God fearing humble person who LOVES his city and being a great role model for the younger kids," Harris told KSAT.
A fractured bone in his shoulder sidelined Harris for the Frisco Bowl, but not before he shattered another record in his last regular season home game with a sensational 523 total yards of offense during a victory over South Florida. His ardent commitment to UTSA and the game of football has made him a cornerstone in the hearts of the local community and beyond as he embarks on his new pursuit.
