Phil Harris - Honoring His Roots

Honoring His Roots

Harris was a longtime resident and benefactor of Palm Springs, California, where Crosby also made his home. Harris was also a benefactor of his birthplace of Linton, Indiana, establishing scholarships in his honor for promising high school students, performing at the high school, and hosting a celebrity golf tournament in his honor every year. Harris and Faye donated most of their show business memorabilia and papers to Linton's public library.

In 1994, a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars was dedicated to him.

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