Herm Harrison
Class of 1993
erm (Ham Hands) Harrison started out as a linebacker, but when quarterback Eagle Day noticed he had good hands, he had him moved to tight end.
In 1969 and 1970, Harrison led the Western Conference in pass receptions, with 68 and 70 respectively, and tied for the lead in 1971, also with 70 catches. His 1,306 yards in receptions was the Canadian Football League’s highest in 1968.
Harrison had a career day on September 2, 1970, in a game versus the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, when he pulled in four touchdown passes, just one short of the league record.
In 1968, Herm Harrison was the Calgary Stampeders nominee for the Most Outstanding Player award.
Playing Career
Calgary Stampeders
1964 - 1972 |
Awards/Honours
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All-Western Offensive End
1965, 1967 - 1971 -
All-Canadian Offensive End
1968 - 1970 -
President's Award as Calgary Stampeders MVP
1968 -
Grey Cup Participation
1968, 1970, 1971 -
Grey Cup Winning Teams
1971