Harris Scott Barton (born April 19, 1964) is an American fund manager and a former professional football player.
[2] Paul Barton was a traveling salesman who sold women's uniforms throughout the Southeastern United States.
Originally thought to be a possible defensive lineman, Barton was switched to center early in his first summer of practice at UNC.
[10] During his senior year Barton was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Outstanding Offensive Lineman.
[15] In 1994, during the 49ers opener against the Los Angeles Raiders at Candlestick Park, Barton tore his left triceps tendon which required surgery to repair, benching him for part of the '94 season.
[19][20] Along with former teammates Ronnie Lott and Joe Montana, Barton was a Managing Partner of Champion Ventures in 1999,[21] raising $40 million in an original round from professional athletes such as Steve Kerr, Barry Bonds, Wayne Gretzky, Peyton Manning,[22] Keyshawn Johnson and Dan Marino.
[24] In October 2010, he left Capital Dynamics to start the angel investment firm H. Barton Asset Management.