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.