Wayne Harris

Wayne Harris
No. 55
Nickname(s)Thumper
Born:(1938-05-04)May 4, 1938
Hampton, Arkansas, U.S.
Died:June 4, 2015(2015-06-04) (aged 77)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)LB, C
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
CollegeArkansas
High schoolEl Dorado (AR)
AFL draft1961, round: 12, pick: 91
Drafted byBoston Patriots
Career history
As player
19611972Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1962, 19641968, 1970, 1971
CFL West All-Star19611971
AwardsMVP, 1971 Grey Cup
Retired #s55 (Stampeders)
Career stats

Carroll Wayne Harris (May 4, 1938 – June 4, 2015) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1961 through 1972. His son, Wayne Harris, Jr., coaches football and also played for the Stampeders of the CFL.