Age, Biography and Wiki
Wayne Harris (Thumper) was born on 4 May, 1938 in Hampton, Arkansas, U.S., is an American gridiron football player (1938–2015). Discover Wayne Harris's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?
| Popular As |
Thumper |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
77 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
4 May, 1938 |
| Birthday |
4 May |
| Birthplace |
Hampton, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Date of death |
June 4, 2015 |
| Died Place |
Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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He is a member of famous player with the age 77 years old group.
Wayne Harris Height, Weight & Measurements
At 77 years old, Wayne Harris height is 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) and Weight 195 lb (88 kg).
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| Height |
6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight |
195 lb (88 kg) |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Wayne Harris Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Wayne Harris worth at the age of 77 years old? Wayne Harris’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from . We have estimated Wayne Harris's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Wayne Harris Social Network
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Timeline
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.
Harris was a high school all-American for the El Dorado, Arkansas High School Wildcats and played collegiately for University of Arkansas Razorbacks from 1957 to 1960.
In 1960, he was selected as the outstanding player in the Southwest Conference and played in the Cotton Bowl Classic and the All-American Bowl.
He was nicknamed "Thumper".
Harris was drafted by the Boston Patriots of the American Football League, but opted to play in Canadian Football League for 12 years, all with the Calgary Stampeders.
He won the Outstanding Lineman Award a record 4 times.
He was named all-Western Conference 11 times and all-Canadian 9 times, appearing in 3 Grey Cup finals: the 56th Grey Cup of 1968, the 58th Grey Cup of 1970, and the 59th Grey Cup of 1971, the latter being the only victory, when he was named Most Outstanding Player in the game.
His jersey #55 was retired by the Stampeders in 1973.
Harris has been inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, the College Football Hall of Fame (2004), the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, Arkansas' all-century team for the 20th century, and the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.
In November 2006, Harris was voted 9th among the CFL's Top 50 players of the league's modern era by Canadian sports network The Sports Network/TSN, no linebacker being ahead of him.
In 2012 in honour of the 100th Grey Cup, Canada Post used his image on a series of commemorative postage stamps.
The image was also used on presentation posters and other materials to promote the Grey Cup game and other celebrations associated with the centennial.
Wayne worked for CanTex drilling as vice president and general manager of operation and served on the CAODC.
He died June 4, 2015, at the age of 77.
Canadian Football Hall of Fame member
