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Harris Barton sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We talk about the values he looks to instill into his kids. He shares the life lessons that his kids have taught him. After that we talk about his time in the NFL. He shares his side of the famous John Candy Super Bowl story. In addition we talk about the foundation he set up with his teammate, Ronnie Lott called Champion Charities. He weighs in about Bill Belichick coaching at UNC.Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.
About Harris Barton
Harris is the founder and managing director of H. Barton Asset Management. A veteran of 12 NFL seasons, Harris was an All-Pro offensive lineman and helped the 49ers win Super Bowls in 1989, 1990 and 1995. Harris graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1986, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. In addition, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2021. In 2004, Mr. Barton founded Champion Charities with his friend and former NFL teammate Ronnie Lott.
Dedicated to eradicating brain cancer and helping those afflicted with the disease, the charity has raised more than $20 million for research and patient care. Embracing his mantra of “always give back.” He and his wife, Megan are blessed with four kids. Make sure you go to the Champion Charities website over at championcharities.org to learn more about Harris’ foundation.
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About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast
The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.