he has received recognition both on and off the field. he was a five-time winner at the jamaican sportsperson of the year and a statue of him is positioned at the entrance to jamaica's national stadium. there is also a school (donald quarrie high school) that bears his name in eastern kingston. reggae artists have paid respect to his achievements with songs including "tribute to donald quarrie", one by joe gibbs and the guerrillas and one by bongo herman.