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-- timeline --
Wayne Harris
#55
University of
Arkansas - 1961-72 -
Linebacker
Wayne Harris is one of the most
decorated linebackers in CFL history. Known as “The Thumper”, Harris
played his entire career with the Calgary Stampeders. He is a
four-time winner of the Schenley Most Outstanding Lineman Award
(1965, 1966, 1970, 1971) and a two-time nominee for the league’s
Most Outstanding Player Award. Harris was an eight-time CFL All-Star
(1962, 1964-68, 1970-71) and was named Calgary Athlete of the Year
in 1967. Harris won the Grey Cup with Calgary in 1971. He was
inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1976.
Jerry Keeling
- Tulsa - 1961-72 - Quarterback
Herm Harrison
- Arizona State - 1964-72 - Tight End
Terry Evenshen
- Utah State - 1966-69 - Wide Receiver
Peter Liske #14
Penn State - 1966-68,
73-74 -
Quarterback
Peter Liske could throw the football.
In 1967 He passed for 4,479 yards and an incredible 40 touchdowns
for the Stampeders. He was the League's Most Outstanding Player with
one of the greatest seasons in League history. After the 1968 season
he would spend 4 seasons in the NFL before returning to the
Stampeders in 1973. A true gunslinger who ushered in the era of the
passing quarterback Peter Liske is a Stampeder legend.
John Helton
- Arizona State - 1969-79 - Defensive End
Tom Forzani
- Utah State - 1973-83 - Receiver
Willie Burden
- North Carolina State - 1974-81- Running Back
John Hufnagel
#16
Penn State - 1976-79 - Quarterback
As part of his 12 seasons in the CFL John spent the first 4 with Calgary at quarterback from 1976-79.
The Penn State product would go on to play with Saskatchewan and Winnipeg
before retiring as a player in 1987. Hufnagel would then spend 7 season as
the Stampeders Offensive Coordinator coaching stars such as
Doug Flutie
and
Jeff Garcia. John left the CFL in 1996
and had success in the NFL as an offensive coach with a number of teams
John returned to Calgary as head coach and General Manager in 2008 leading
the team to a Grey Cup championship.
Richie Hall
- Colorado State - 1983-87 - Defensive Back
Danny Barrett
- Cincinnati - 1983-85, 89-91, 96 - Quarterback
Greg Vavra
- University of Calgary - 1984-85 - Quarterback
Rick Johnson
- Southern Illinois - 1985-88 - Quarterback
Mark McLoughlin #13
North Dakota - 1988-03 - Kicker
Mark McLoughlin had a tremendous career
as a kicker for the Calgary Stampeders. The Engand born and Manitoba
raised kicker spent 16 years with the Stampeders kicking field goals.
He won 3 Grey Cups with Calgary, the highlight being the winning field
goal on the final play to win the 1998 Grey Cup over Hamilton.
Erik Kramer
- North Carolina State - 1988-89 - Quarterback
Alondra Johnson
- West Texas A&M - 1989-03 - Linebacker
Demetrius 'Pee Wee' Smith
- Miami - 1990-95 - Receiver/Returner
Allen Pitts #18
Cal State Fullerton - 1990-01 -Slotback
Allen Pitts is widely considered as the
greatest receiver in CFL history. Roy Shivers signed the enigmatic
California native to play with Calgary in 1990. Allen broke and set
numerous records. In 1994 he had 2,036 receiving yards and 21 touchdowns,
the best of his many spectacular seasons. A temperamental private
individual off the field; Allen always brought his best when the game
was on. An incredible talent and a fantastic career.
Dave Sapunjis #25
Western - 1990-96 - Slotback
Dave
spent 7 season with the Calgary Stampeders. Over that time the Toronto
native established himself as one of the greatest Canadian football raised
receivers. The University of Western product holds a number of individual
receiving records for non-import players. Although his career was just 7
years he played in 3 Grey Cups capturing top Canadian honours each time. A
Canadian champion Sapunjis to this day is part of the club's ownership
group.
Duane Forde
- Western - 1991-92, 96-99 - Fullback
Doug Flutie
- Boston College - 1992-95 - Quarterback
Marvin Coleman
- Ohio Central - 1994-00 - Defensive Back/Returner
Vince Danielsen
- UBC - 1994-01 - Receiver
Jeff Garcia #7
San Jose State - 1994-98 - Quarterback
Jeff Garcia has gone on to have tremendous
success in the NFL. Jeff joined Calgary in 1995 and was an instant hit
that year replacing an injured Doug Flutie in the Labour Day Classic.
Garcia went on to start for Calgary in 1996 and proved a quick study in
the Canadian game. Quick feet a strong arm and clear determination
Garcia continued the decade of excellence for Calgary culminating in the
Grey Cup championship in 1998 over the Hamilton Tiger Cats on a last
second field goal. It would be his final game in the CFL. Jeff Garcia
always credits the Calgary Stampeders for giving him his chance in
professional football.
Travis Moore
- Ball State - 1994, 96-02 - Wide Receiver
Kelvin Anderson
- Southeast Missouri State - 1996-03 - Running Back
Dave Dickenson
- Montana - 1997-00, 08 - Quarterback
Mike McCoy
- Utah - 1999 - Quarterback
Marc Boerigter
- Hastings College - 2000-01, 07 - Wide Receiver
Marcus Crandell
- East Carolina - 2001-04 - Quarterback
Jeremaine Copeland
- Tennessee - 2005-09 - Wide Receiver
Joffrey Reynolds #21
Houston - 2004-11 - Running Back
Joffrey Reynolds was as consistent and
dominant as a power running back in the CFL as anyone in league history.
Over his 8 seasons in Calgary he led the league in rushing 4 times with a
career high 1,541 in 2006. Reynolds teamed with Henry Burris and Nik Lewis
as the core of one of the most potent offensive attacks in the league. The
quiet Houston native was always prepared and exhibited professionalism and
class.
Brandon Browner
- Oregon State - 2007-10 - Cornerback
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John
Helton was an incredible athletic
talent. The imposing Defensive End joined the Stampeders in 1969 from
Arizona State University. Helton would go on to dominate the Western
Division as a perennial all-star over his 14 seasons in the league. Helton
would capture the Grey Cup with the team in the club's surprise 1971
victory over the Toronto Argonauts. He was named the leagues Most
Outstanding Lineman in 1972 and the Leagues Most Outstanding Defensive
Player in 1974. In an era when individual statistics for defensive players
were not widely recorded Helton was commonly held as the finest defensive
player in the game. While he did spend the final 4 seasons of his career
with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers; John Helton will always be remembered as a
Calgary Stampeder
Danny Barrett
had a circuitous route with the Calgary Stampedes. He first was with
Calgary and spent time as a receiver in 1983. When he returned to the club
in 1989 he was a bona-fide star and led the Stampeders to the 1991 Gray
Cup. A great quarterback and a great Stampeder.
Doug Flutie
spent the majority of his time in the CFL with the Calgary Stampeders. He
was at the centre of one of the most dominant offensive attacks in CFL
history. Flutie joined the Stampeders as a free agent from B.C. over his
four seasons with Calgary from 1992-95 he won 3 Most Outstanding Player
awards. He led the team to two Grey Cups winning in 1992 over the Winnipeg
Blue Bombers at Skydome.
Kelvin Anderson
was the model of
consistency over his 8 seasons in the Canadian Football League. The
Indiana native joined Calgary in 1996 and was the league's top rookie. In
1998, he was named the West Division's Most Outstanding Player. A key part
of Grey Cup championships in 1998 and 2002, Kelvin rarely missed a game
and always managed to end the year with over 1,000 yards rushing. 8
straight seasons as a league record. Kelvin spent his final season in 2003
with Wally Buono in B.C. but he will always be remembered as a true
Stampeder legend.
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1971
1991
1992
-- stadium attendance --
McMahon Stadium
Capacity (35,650)
High Season: 36,502
(2009)
Low Season: 14,878
(1985)
2012 Avg: 28,665
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