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Wayne Harris Jr.
Date of birth (1959-10-30) October 30, 1959 (age 64)
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusNational
Position(s)LB
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
Canada universityCalgary
CFL draft1981 / round: 7 / pick: 60
Drafted byCalgary Stampeders
Career history
As coach
1991–1993Calgary Colts (HC)
20062010Calgary Dinos (AC)
20112014Calgary Dinos (DC)
20152023Calgary Dinos (HC)
As player
1982Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards

Wayne Harris Jr. (born October 30, 1959[1]) is a former Canadian football linebacker and was the head coach for the University of Calgary's football team, the Calgary Dinos, from 2015 to 2023.[2]

University playing career

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Harris played CIAU football for the Calgary Dinosaurs as a linebacker.

Professional career

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Harris was drafted in the seventh round, 60th overall, by the Calgary Stampeders in the 1981 CFL Draft.[3] He played in one season for the Stampeders, in 1982.[1]

Coaching career

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Harris became Calgary's head coach on February 12, 2015, after serving as defensive coordinator for the Dinos for four years and as an assistant coach for three separate stints between 1989 and 2014.[4] In his first season, in 2015, he won the Frank Tindall Trophy. He later led the team to a Vanier Cup championship in 2019.[5] On November 2, 2023, Harris announced his retirement after compiling a 41–21 record as head coach, along with three Hardy Cup championships and one Vanier Cup championship.[5]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Calgary Dinos (Canada West) (2015–present)
2015 Calgary 9–1 8–0 1st
2016 Calgary 9–3 6–2 1st W Mitchell, L Vanier
2017 Calgary 9–2 7–1 1st L Mitchell
2018 Calgary 9–1 8–0 1st
2019 Calgary 10–2 6–2 1st W Mitchell, W Vanier
2021 Calgary 2–4 2–4 5th
2022 Calgary 1–8 1–7 6th
2023 Calgary 3–5 3–5 5th
Calgary: 52–26 41–21
Total: 52–26
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

Personal life

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Harris is the son of Canadian Football Hall of Famer Wayne Harris.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "H". cflapedia.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "Wayne Harris - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Calgary Dinos. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  3. ^ "1981 CFL Draft Archives". Canadian Football League. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Wayne Harris Jr. takes over helm of Dinos' football program". Calgary Herald. February 12, 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Harris retires as head coach of Dinos Football". Calgary Dinos. November 2, 2023.
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