Wayne Harris Jr.
Born: (1959-10-30) October 30, 1959
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Head coach
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
UniversityCalgary
CFL Draft1981 / Round: 7 / Pick: 60
Drafted byCalgary Stampeders
Career history
As coach
1991–1993Calgary Colts (HC)
2006–2010Calgary Dinos (AC)
2011–2014Calgary Dinos (DC)
2015–2023Calgary 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

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

Professional career

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

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

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Calgary Dinos (Canada West) (2015–present)
2015 Calgary 9–18–01st
2016 Calgary 9–36–21stW Mitchell, L Vanier
2017 Calgary 9–27–11stL Mitchell
2018 Calgary 9–18–01st
2019 Calgary 10–26–21stW Mitchell, W Vanier
2021 Calgary 2–42–45th
2022 Calgary 1–81–76th
2023 Calgary 3–53–55th
Calgary: 52–2641–21
Total:52–26
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

Personal life

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

References

  1. 1 2 "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. 1 2 "Wayne Harris Jr. takes over helm of Dinos' football program". Calgary Herald. February 12, 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Harris retires as head coach of Dinos Football". Calgary Dinos. November 2, 2023.
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