Researching Henry Janzen
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 3 people with the Janzen surname? In that year Janzen was ranked number 3576 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Henry means "ruler of the home" and is of German origin.
Records of Henry Janzen on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Henry Janzen and the Janzen Family History
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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.
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 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.) 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.
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