U of M to retire former Tiger linebacker Danton Barto’s jersey
Danton Barto wore No. 59 for the Memphis Tigers from 1990 to 1993 and holds the record for most career tackles in program history. (Courtesy University of Memphis Athletics)
Barto played linebacker for the Tigers from 1990-93 and holds the record for most career tackles in program history.
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Frank Bonner is the Memphis Tigers football beat writer. He is originally from Indiana but arrived in Memphis after spending two years in Tulsa, covering Oklahoma State football and basketball. He covered high school sports in Columbus, Indiana for two years before getting his Master’s degree in Sports Journalism at IUPUI. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University.
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