[3] He succeeded Steve Belko, who stepped down after fifteen years and consecutive 17–9 seasons to become assistant athletic director.

Many basketball notables came from Harter's Duck program, including Stu Jackson and former Oregon head coach Ernie Kent.

[7] Harter went on to be an assistant coach for the New York Knicks under Pat Riley (1991–1994), Portland Trail Blazers under P. J. Carlesimo (1994–1997), Indiana Pacers under Larry Bird (1997–2000), and Boston Celtics under Jim O'Brien.

[6] On June 13, 2007, Harter joined the Indiana Pacers for the third time, as an assistant coach under O'Brien.

[2][11][12] The cause of death was cancer, said Penn athletic director Steve Bilsky, a co-captain on the 1971 team.