Wayne Harris

Class of 1976

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 for the Schenley Most Outstanding Lineman Award and twice for the Schenley Most Outstanding Player Award. Twice he was the recipient of the Calgary Stampeder President’s Award, and his jersey #55 was retired in 1973.

Playing Career

Calgary Stampeders
1961 - 1972

Awards/Honours

  • All-Western Linebacker
    1961 - 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968 - 1971
  • All-Canadian Linebacker
    1962, 1964 - 1968, 1970, 1971
  • Schenley Award for Most Outstanding Lineman
    1965, 1966, 1970, 1971
  • DeMarco-Beckett Memorial Trophy
    1966, 1971
  • Calgary Athlete of the Year
    1967
  • Grey Cup Participation
    1968, 1970, 1971
  • Grey Cup Winning Teams
    1971