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Henry Janzen
Henry F. Janzen (June 7, 1940 – July 20, 2022) was a Canadian professional football defensive back and kick returner who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1959 to 1965.
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. He ended up playing seven seasons, recording 15 interceptions in his career and being named a West All-Star in 1965 after posting seven interceptions. He helped the Blue Bombers win three Grey Cup championships in his career.
Janzen later became coach of the University of Manitoba football team, leading the Bisons to back-to-back Vanier Cup championships in 1969 and 1970, the first time this was ever accomplished.
Janzen was born on June 7, 1940, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He attended Glenlawn Collegiate and played junior football for the Weston Wildcats.
At the age of 19, Janzen joined the local Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League (CFL), skipping college. He was the team's top punt returner that year, and with 499 return yards in 16 games, was awarded the Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy for best rookie in the Western Interprovincial Football Union (WIFU). He helped Winnipeg advance to the 47th Grey Cup game, where they won 21–7 over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
In 1960, Janzen played in 12 games and helped the Blue Bombers compile a league-best 14–2 record. He continued as starting punt returner, and made 52 returns for 274 yards, a 5.3 average per-return. He also saw time on offense, and recorded 12 rush attempts for 79 yards and six receptions for 82 yards, scoring one touchdown.
Janzen helped the Blue Bombers advance to another Grey Cup in 1961, where they won 21–14 over the Tiger-Cats in overtime. He led the team in punt return yardage that year, gaining 394 yards on 54 attempts, for an average of 7.3 yards. He caught two passes on offense for 37 yards and also gained 13 yards rushing in the season.
The Blue Bombers made it to a second consecutive Grey Cup championship in 1962, and won it 28–27 over the Tiger-Cats. Janzen appeared in all 16 games that season and scored a career-high three touchdowns. On defense, he made his first four interceptions, returning them for 73 yards, including one for a touchdown.
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Henry Janzen
Henry F. Janzen (June 7, 1940 – July 20, 2022) was a Canadian professional football defensive back and kick returner who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1959 to 1965.
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. He ended up playing seven seasons, recording 15 interceptions in his career and being named a West All-Star in 1965 after posting seven interceptions. He helped the Blue Bombers win three Grey Cup championships in his career.
Janzen later became coach of the University of Manitoba football team, leading the Bisons to back-to-back Vanier Cup championships in 1969 and 1970, the first time this was ever accomplished.
Janzen was born on June 7, 1940, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He attended Glenlawn Collegiate and played junior football for the Weston Wildcats.
At the age of 19, Janzen joined the local Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League (CFL), skipping college. He was the team's top punt returner that year, and with 499 return yards in 16 games, was awarded the Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy for best rookie in the Western Interprovincial Football Union (WIFU). He helped Winnipeg advance to the 47th Grey Cup game, where they won 21–7 over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
In 1960, Janzen played in 12 games and helped the Blue Bombers compile a league-best 14–2 record. He continued as starting punt returner, and made 52 returns for 274 yards, a 5.3 average per-return. He also saw time on offense, and recorded 12 rush attempts for 79 yards and six receptions for 82 yards, scoring one touchdown.
Janzen helped the Blue Bombers advance to another Grey Cup in 1961, where they won 21–14 over the Tiger-Cats in overtime. He led the team in punt return yardage that year, gaining 394 yards on 54 attempts, for an average of 7.3 yards. He caught two passes on offense for 37 yards and also gained 13 yards rushing in the season.
The Blue Bombers made it to a second consecutive Grey Cup championship in 1962, and won it 28–27 over the Tiger-Cats. Janzen appeared in all 16 games that season and scored a career-high three touchdowns. On defense, he made his first four interceptions, returning them for 73 yards, including one for a touchdown.