Aaron Harris of Downingtown High School is being inducted for his outstanding career as a football player and coach.

Setting several high school, league and state records as a star running back and linebacker, Aaron laid the foundation for Downingtown High School's football program being nationally recognized, earning a spot in USA Today's Top Ten in 1994 when they were Ches-Mont League Champions. Legendary University of Nebraska Football Coach Tom Osborne called Aaron the best all-around football player he ever evaluated. Aaron had a truly remarkable high school football career. He was a 1st team All Ches-Mont selection for two years on both offense and defense, won the Ches-Mont League MVP Award, was named First Team All- State, was the Pennsylvania High School Player of the year, the Philadelphia lnquirer Player of the Year and was honored as a Parade All-American!

Aaron continued his football career at Penn State University and continued to excel, one season leading the Big Ten Conference in yards rushing per attempt. He was the starting fullback and Captain for three years, played twice in the Outback Bowl and once each ln the Fiesta and Alamo Bowls. Aaron later played professionally with the Berlin Thunder.

Aaron's love for the game served as the catalyst for his coaching career. He has coached at Downingtown High School, Valley Forge Military Academy, West Chester University, the University of Tennessee and the University of Delaware. Aaron was the first black head coach for the Blue/Gray All-Star Game.

Aaron continues to mentor athletes after their high school careers.