Henry Janzen (born June 7, 1940) is a former award winning and Grey Cup champion kick returner who played in the Canadian Football League for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1959 to 1965.[1]
A native of Winnipeg, Janzen joined his hometown Blue Bombers in 1959 and, with a league leading 499 punt return yards, was winner of the Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy for Canadian rookie of the year in the west.[2][3] He would go on to play 7 seasons, intercepting 14 passes and winning an All-Star in 1965 (with 7 interceptions.)[4] As a dependable Canadian back-up and kick returner, he was an indispensable part of three Grey Cup championships.
Janzen later became coach of the University of Manitoba football team, leading the Bison's to back-to-back national championships in 1969 and 70, the first time this was ever accomplished.[5]
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Canadian football player |
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June 7, 1940 |
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Winnipeg, Manitoba |
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