Henry Janzen

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][2]

For the politician in Ontario, Canada, see Henry L. Janzen.
Henry Janzen
Born: (1940-06-07) June 7, 1940
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusNational
Position(s)DB
Collegenone - Weston Wildcats (Jr.)
Career history
As player
1959–1965Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1965
Awards1959 - Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy
HonorsGrey Cup champion - 1959, 61, 62

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.[3][4] He would go on to play 7 seasons, intercepting 14 passes and winning an All-Star berth as a defensive back in 1965 (with 7 interceptions.)[5] 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 Bisons to back-to-back national championships in 1969 and 70, the first time this was ever accomplished.[6]

References
  1. "Henry Janzen football statistics on StatsCrew.com".
  2. "Winnipeg Blue Bombers Alumni". Archived from the original on 2012-03-03. Retrieved 2012-04-17.
  3. "FANBASE entry : Henry Janzen". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-04-17.
  4. Winnipeg hails its Cup champs Ottawa Citizen, November 27, 1959
  5. Henry Janzen call it quits Calgary Herald, June 8, 1966
  6. 1969 & 70 U of M Bisons Football Team Archived 2012-05-31 at the Wayback Machine
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