Harry Langford

Harry Langford (December 6, 1929 – September 19, 2022) was a Canadian professional football lineman who played for the Calgary Stampeders. He was noted for playing 135 consecutive games for the franchise from 1950 to 1958.

Early life Langford was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on December 6, 1929. He completed his primary education at Cecil Rhodes School in Weston, There, he played for the Daniel McIntyre Maroons from 1945 to 1946 and was selected to both the defensive and offensive all-star teams. He then became an assistant to the Maroons' head coach for three years, while simultaneously playing junior football for the Weston Wildcats. He 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.

Career Langford made his debut for the Calgary Stampeders during the 1950 season. The franchise did not qualify for the playoffs during his first two seasons. He played mainly as a guard, though his versatility meant that he could play several positions at both offence and defence. He received All-Star selections in 1952 and from 1955 to 1958, and was appointed captain for the 1958 Shrine Game. When including pre-season and playoff games, this totalled to 158 consecutive games, which established a new record at the time. before being inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum two decades later in November 2012. Langford died on the morning of September 19, 2022, at age 92.