University of Memphis Athletics
Danton Barto’s Jersey Retirement Set for Nov. 19 against North Alabama
Oct 27, 2022 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis football program will retire Danton Barto's jersey (No. 59) at halftime of the team's game against North Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Barto's name and jersey number will be painted on the field and a tribute video of his terrific career will be played as well. His name and number will also be placed on the wall of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
A 2007 M-Club. Hall of Fame inductee, Barto remains the school record holder for career solo tackles (273) and career total tackles (473) and ranks second all-time with 200 assisted career tackles. Barto passed away in August of 2021 at the age of 50.
Barto will join a prestigious group of former Tigers to have their jersey retired: John Bramlett (No. 64), Isaac Bruce (83), Dave Casinelli (30), Charles Greenhill (8), Harry Schuh (79) and DeAngelo Williams (20).
Single-game tickets for the 2022 Memphis Football season are now available at GoTigersGo.com. Tickets in the family zone for all home games start at $20 and in the endzone for $25.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Barto's name and jersey number will be painted on the field and a tribute video of his terrific career will be played as well. His name and number will also be placed on the wall of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
A 2007 M-Club. Hall of Fame inductee, Barto remains the school record holder for career solo tackles (273) and career total tackles (473) and ranks second all-time with 200 assisted career tackles. Barto passed away in August of 2021 at the age of 50.
Barto will join a prestigious group of former Tigers to have their jersey retired: John Bramlett (No. 64), Isaac Bruce (83), Dave Casinelli (30), Charles Greenhill (8), Harry Schuh (79) and DeAngelo Williams (20).
Single-game tickets for the 2022 Memphis Football season are now available at GoTigersGo.com. Tickets in the family zone for all home games start at $20 and in the endzone for $25.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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