Lawrence C. (Larry) Harris from Guthrie, Oklahoma, was a quarterback, running back, and punter on the Bison football teams of 1937, 1938, 1939, and 1940. These teams won 29, lost 11, and tied 2; they were 18-4-1 at home. They won the conference in 1940 and finished second in 1937 and 1938.

He played for Coach Eddie Hurt Jr. the first two years and for Coach W.W. Nicklaus the last two years.

Harris was president of the B Club at OBU.

After graduation, Harris served in the Air Force during World War II and then moved to New Mexico. He began working in the oil and gas industry in 1952. He helped develop the Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico, a trade organization for independent operators.

Harris has provided significant support for OBU to partially fund and complete the Eddie Hurt Jr. Memorial Track Complex, named in memory of Harris' former coach. He also provided seed funds for OBU's re-starting of football.

He lived in Roswell, New Mexico, until his death.