Wayne Harris

Bio

Full name: Carroll Wayne Harris

Preferred name: Wayne

Born: May 4, 1938 in Hampton, AR

Died: June 4, 2015

Last Season (1972) Vitals:
  • Height: 6′ 0″
  • Weight: 195 lbs
  • Position: LB
  • Jersey: #55
Amateur Programs
  • Arkansas
  • El Dorado HS (El Dorado, AR)
Programs listed in descending order attended. Help complete the database by providing high school, junior and college participation or corrections.
12 Season Career with CGY

Active years: 1961–1972

183 career games (See notes for restrictions)

  • 180 regular season games
  • 3 Grey Cup appearances (1 championship win)
3 Grey Cup Appearances
  • 1971 Winner (CGY) Grey Cup Most Valuable Player
Canadian Football Hall of Fame

Wayne Harris was inducted into the Player wing in 1976 (CFHoF profile).

Calgary Stampeders Retired Numbers

Wayne Harris's jersey #55 is retired.

Calgary Stampeders Wall of Fame

Wayne Harris was inducted into the Player wing in 1985.

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame

Wayne Harris was inducted into the Player wing in 1980.

Season Team Position Jersey Regular
GP		 Playoff
GP		 Grey Cup
GP
12 seasons
(Rank: T196th,
98th percentile,
12 CFL seasons)		 1 team 180
(Rank: T193rd,
98th percentile,
180 CFL games)		 0 3
1961 CGY LB 55 16 -- 0
1962 CGY LB 55 16 -- 0
1963 CGY LB 55 16 -- 0
1964 CGY LB 55 16 -- 0
1965 CGY LB 55 15 -- 0
1966 CGY LB 55 16 -- 0
1967 CGY LB 55 16 -- 0
1968 CGY LB 55 16 -- 1
1969 CGY LB 55 16 -- 0
1970 CGY LB 55 15 -- 1
1971 CGY LB 55 16 -- 1
1972 CGY LB 55 6 -- 0