Offensive tackle Braden Schram
has worn jersey number 55 for the past couple of seasons while with the University of Calgary Dinos. A mainstay on the
offensive line, Schram, a 2014 Conference all-star will not wear sweater 55 for
the 2015 campaign. Number 55 is being held out this season out of respect of
the passing of legendary Calgary Stampeders linebacker Wayne Harris Sr., father
of current University
of Calgary Head Coach Wayne Harris
and regarded as perhaps the greatest Calgary Stampeder player.
“This is our way of remembering,
respecting the contribution and impact Mr. Harris had on football in Calgary,”
states University of Calgary equipment manager Johnny Carr. Upon retiring from
the Canadian Football League, Wayne Harris, Sr. was a frequent attendee not
only at games for the Dinos but also practices until his health prohibited from
coming. A scholarship currently exists administrated by the Dinos 5th
Quarter called the Harris Family Linebacker Scholarship.
Wayne senior’s grandson James Harris assists
with coaching the linebackers on the Dinos and is the son of Head Coach Wayne
Harris.
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