Wayne Harris

Wayne Harris is one of the most decorated linebackers in CFL history. Known as “The Thumper”, Harris played his entire career with the Calgary Stampeders. He is a four-time winner of the Schenley Most Outstanding Lineman Award (1965, 1966, 1970, 1971) and a two-time nominee for the league’s Most Outstanding Player Award. Harris was an eight-time CFL All-Star (1962, 1964-68, 1970-71) and was named Calgary Athlete of the Year in 1967. Harris won the Grey Cup with Calgary in 1971. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1976. All photos courtsey of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum.