Thomas Mark Harmon

Thomas Mark Harmon (born September 2, 1951) is an American actor. Since the mid-1970s, he has appeared in a variety of television, film and stage roles following a brief career as a collegiate football player with the UCLA Bruins. Since 2003, Harmon has starred as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the hit CBS series NCIS. Show below he has his own "star,"

I place him on a very select list I have of true "professionals." I give him high marks in both his professional and personal life. My list is small, Arnold Palmer, Bobby Orr, John Havlicek, and a few others. At this time it does not include any politicians and probably never will.

Back in the mid 50's the Harmon family occasionally visited Reno and stayed at the Mapes Hotel. I saw the family on a few occasions walking around town. Mom, Dad, Tom Harmon, All American from Michigan, the three kids and as I recall a nanny or nurse of some kind. I was in awe of his Dad, being an avid football fan. Tom Harmon, from Michigan, played on a Saturday in the Horseshoe in Columbus, Ohio. They were rivals, not just rivals, the two schools took rivalry to the next level, or two. People in Columbus with never say that word ....... MICHIGAN. ..... and perhaps, vice versa.

In his final football game against Ohio State, Harmon led the Wolverines to a 40–0 victory, scoring three rushing touchdowns, two passing touchdowns, four extra points, intercepting three passes, and punting three times for an average of 50 yards. In an unprecedented display of sportsmanship and appreciation, the Ohio State fans in Columbus gave Harmon a standing ovation at game's end. No other Wolverine player has been so honored, before or since. Unless you live in or around these two states, you have no idea what an accomplishment that was, there is none higher. He also won the Heisman Trophy.

Mark Harmon comes from exceptionally good stock. He deserves every award he receives.