14 Facts About Harry Langford

Harry Langford was a Canadian football lineman who played for the Calgary Stampeders.

Harry Langford was noted for playing 135 consecutive games for the franchise from 1950 to 1958.

Harry Langford completed his primary education at Cecil Rhodes School in Weston, before attending the Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute.

Harry Langford then became an assistant to the Maroons' head coach for three years, while simultaneously playing junior football for the Weston Wildcats.

Harry Langford was named a two-way all-star in all three seasons, was honoured as the league's most valuable player in 1949, and eventually became captain.

Harry Langford made his debut for the Calgary Stampeders during the 1950 season.

Harry Langford played mainly as a guard, though his versatility meant that he could play several positions at both offence and defence.

Harry Langford received All-Star selections in 1952 and from 1955 to 1958, and was appointed captain for the 1958 Shrine Game.

Harry Langford went on to play 135 consecutive regular-season games during his nine seasons with the Stampeders.

Harry Langford was married to Muriel until her death in November 2012.

Harry Langford was a player-coach with the intermediate Drumheller Miners for three seasons.

Harry Langford later relocated to Nanaimo, where he resided until his death.

Harry Langford was honoured by the Stampeders on their Wall of Fame in 1992, before being inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum two decades later in November 2012.

Harry Langford died on the morning of September 19,2022, at age 92.