Miami Hurricanes Legend Dr. Harry Mallios Passed Away At 83

Miami Hurricanes Legend Dr. Harry Mallios passed away at the age of 83 this Saturday morning.

MVP Dr. Harry Mallios played Football for the Hurricanes from 1949 to 53, died this morning according to the reports. The Miami Football community released an official statement to honor their legend.

The Statement reads:

“We are saddened to learn of the passing of former @CanesFootball standout Dr. Harry Mallios, who was the 1951 Gator Bowl MVP and earned Team MVP honors in 1952,” the school said in a statement. “Harry later returned to @univmiami as a faculty member and served as our Director of Athletics from 1979-83. He was inducted into the @UMSHoF in 1985.”

Dr. Harry Mallios was not only MVP for the Hurricanes but he also earned the title for the Gator Bowl. The University shared more facts about the legendary figure in their post.

It reads,

“Mallios was the starting fullback on UM’s first undefeated team, 9-0-1, which went to the 1950 Orange Bowl and the Gator Bowl team of 1951. In the Orange Bowl game, he scored one touchdown and had another touchdown called back, which would have won the game. In the Gator Bowl, he scored both UM touchdowns for a 14-0 win over Clemson. Mallios was named MVP of the Gator Bowl and was also named MVP for the 1952 Hurricane team. At that time, he was listed as the 6th ranked all-time scorer for the ‘Canes.”

Our hearts and thoughts are with Mallios’ family and his friends.

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