There are 13 article(s) tagged Danton Barto:

• December 2022

  • Calkins: The perfect way to retire No. 59 — with a 59-0 win

    “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.

    By Geoff Calkins December 11, 2022

• November 2022

  • Tigers seniors’ final home game is one to remember

    Veterans contribute to big victory over North Alabama in their last season game together at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

    By John Varlas November 19, 2022

• September 2022

  • On a day where defense takes a starring role, Tigers did it for Danton

    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.

    By John Varlas September 25, 2022

  • U of M to retire former Tiger linebacker Danton Barto’s jersey

    Barto played linebacker for the Tigers from 1990-93 and holds the record for most career tackles in program history.

    By Frank Bonner II September 23, 2022

• August 2022

  • Will Danton Barto have his number retired?

    The Tigers have a new process of retiring numbers of former athletes and Danton Barto’s name has been submitted. 

    By Frank Bonner II August 04, 2022

• January 2022

  • In memoriam: Memphians we lost during 2021

    The Daily Memphian highlights philanthropists, entrepreneurs, educators, artists and business owners who are no longer with us.

    By Jasmine McCraven January 09, 2022

• September 2021

  • Russell and Austin honor Isaac Bruce and Danton Barto in spectacular fashion

    Tigers get a stellar performance from their top receiver and linebacker on the day they honored their all-time great receiver and linebacker. 

    By Frank Bonner II September 20, 2021

  • Not just any game day: Tigers fans should note these events

    Pro Football Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce and former teammates will be taking part in the Tiger Walk. 

    By Frank Bonner II September 17, 2021

• August 2021

  • Calkins: Best way to honor Danton Barto is to get the shot that would’ve saved his life

    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. 

    By Geoff Calkins August 24, 2021

  • Silverfield uses FDA approval as an opportunity to educate his players

    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

    By Frank Bonner II August 23, 2021

  • Danton Barto, former Memphis great, dies from COVID-19

    Former Memphis linebacker Danton Barto, 50, has died from COVID-19.

    By Frank Bonner II August 23, 2021

  • Calkins: Former Memphis great Danton Barto intubated and fighting for his life

    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.”

    By Geoff Calkins August 15, 2021

• December 2018

  • The Home Team: Many former Tigers athletes put down permanent roots in Memphis

    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.

    By Greg Russell December 28, 2018