Harry Lunn
Born: | February 11, 1933 |
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Died: | September 22, 2016 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | (aged 83)
Career information | |
Position(s) | Halfback |
College | none - (ORFU Intermediate) |
Career history | |
As player | |
1955–58 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
1959 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
1960 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
CFL West All-Star | 1958 (Shrine Game) |
Awards | 1955 - Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy |
Harry Bateman Lunn (February 11, 1933 – September 22, 2016) was an award-winning halfback who played in the Canadian Football League from 1955 to 1960.
Lunn was discovered by Saskatchewan Roughriders coach Frank Filchock in 1954 playing for the Hamilton Panthers of the ORFU Intermediate league.[1] He paid immediate dividends for his new team, winning the 1955 Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy for best Canadian rookie in the west on the strength of his 175 rushing yards and his league leading punt and kick off returns.[2] His best season was 1957, with 326 rushing yards, and he intercepted 12 passes during his career. He also represented the West in the 1958 Shrine Game. He died in 2016 at the age of 83.[3]
References[]
- ^ Frankie Nabs Two Players in Hamilton Ottawa Citizen, November 24, 1954
- ^ 1955 CFL Record Book
- ^ https://www.smithsfh.com/book-of-memories/2712956/lunn-harry/obituary.php
Categories:
- 1933 births
- Saskatchewan Roughriders players
- Ottawa Rough Riders players
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
- 2016 deaths
- Canadian Football League Rookie of the Year Award winners
- Ontario Rugby Football Union players