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In their final conversation before Danton Barto died, Will Barto pledged to his father that he’d graduate from college. He’ll take part in the University of Memphis’ commencement ceremony Sunday.
“On Danton Barto’s day, the final scoreboard blazed with his number.” It was a fine way to retire the jersey of the all-time great Memphis linebacker, who died in 2021 at age 50.
Veterans contribute to big victory over North Alabama in their last season game together at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Two pick-sixes and a fumble recovery deep in North Texas territory boosted Memphis in the second half. The Tigers’ defense honored Danton Barto, the University of Memphis’ all-time leader in tackles, died in August of 2021.
Barto played linebacker for the Tigers from 1990-93 and holds the record for most career tackles in program history.
The Tigers have a new process of retiring numbers of former athletes and Danton Barto’s name has been submitted.
The Daily Memphian highlights philanthropists, entrepreneurs, educators, artists and business owners who are no longer with us.
Tigers get a stellar performance from their top receiver and linebacker on the day they honored their all-time great receiver and linebacker.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce and former teammates will be taking part in the Tiger Walk.
Danton Barto, the all-time leading tackler in Memphis football history, has died of COVID-19. Before he died, he asked his wife to get vaccinated. The best way for Tigers fans to honor him would be to roll up their sleeves for No. 59.
The Tigers football coach will “never force our guys to get it done,” but he hopes teaching his players will lead to more acceptance of the vaccine.
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Calkins: Best way to honor Danton Barto is to get the shot that would’ve saved his life
Former Memphis linebacker Danton Barto, 50, has died from COVID-19.
Danton Barto, Memphis football’s all-time leading tackler, is in the hospital fighting COVID-19. He sent his wife, Shelly Beth, a text: “Get that shot for me.”
Dozens of former Tiger athletes have come from as far away as Australia and South Africa on the international front and New York and Florida in the U.S. to call Memphis home.
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