by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
Carroll (Wayne) Harris, nicknamed “The Thumper” has won nearly every honour available to a linebacker. He played his entire professional career with Calgary after being an exceptional competitor with the University of Arkansas. Wayne Harris was nominated nine times...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
A multi-sport athlete, Tommy Grant starred in basketball, track, baseball and football. In 1955, Grant played in the Canadian Junior final with the Windsor AKO Fratmen. Grant had a career total 54 touchdowns for 324 points. He rushed 559 yards on 127 carries for a 4.4...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
Herb Gray came to Canada after a successful amateur career at the University of Texas. Gray was the defensive captain for nine of his ten years with the Bombers, and his “never say die” attitude made him the heart and soul of the defensive squad. In 1960 he was...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
In 1936 Dean Griffing was hired as the coach of the Regina Roughriders. however, due to an injury to the team’s centre, it was necessary for Griffing to play as well. He was known as “Bad Man” throughout his career because of his hard-hitting, rugged playing style....
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
Ed George played college football at Wake Forest University. At 6-foot-5, 270 pounds, he was known for his ferocity and determination. He was a fourth round draft pick of the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers in 1970 but opted to come north and join the Montreal Alouettes. He...
