Lanny Dean Harris (February 21, 1940 – June 16, 1991) was an American Major League Baseball umpire who worked in the National League from 1979 to 1985, wearing uniform number 29 during his career.

[2] While in the majors, Harris felt the repercussions of having entered the league during the strike.

After being hit in the throat by a foul ball during a 1979 game, Harris was examined by a trainer while his three veteran partners did not move from their positions in the field.

[3] Harris was thrown to the ground in a brawl involving Mario Soto and Claudell Washington in a 1984 Reds-Braves game.

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