The Winnipeg Blue Bomber Alumni Association’s membership includes, and is open to former Blue Bomber players, coaches, cheer team, football operations staff, front office staff, and members of the WFC Executive and Board of Directors. The Bombers added American defensive back Isaiah Johnson and … According to TSN Winnipeg reporter Darrin Bauming, defensive back Marcus Sayles is set to sign a … The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed two more players on Friday, including one with a wealth of NFL experience. The Bombers announced they’ve signed running back Jalen Simmons and defensive back Mykkele Thompson. He was beloved by player and fan alike. Mike O'Shea coached the team. American-born Kelly Butler – who played for the Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns and Winnipeg Blue Bombers – believes Canadians need to acknowledge racism in their country before pointing the finger at Americans. Winnipeg Blue Bombers president and CEO Wade Miller. A + The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed two more players on Friday, including one with a wealth of NFL experience. Bill Baines, Kenny Boyce, and Chris Lorenc retired from the board January 1, 2021 as part of the scheduled retirement of directors. The latest stats, news, highlights, scores, rumours, standings and more about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on TSN Casey's story is part of a series in honour of Black History Month by sports reporter Taylor Allen that looks back on incredible accomplishments made by Black athletes in Manitoba: You have found the Winnipeg Blue Bomber Fan Community for the fans, run by the fans. Player Pos. WADE MILLER. Walters outlined the Bombers' process for this month's national draft. By Russ Hobson Global News Posted January 7, 2021 9:52 pm . Read more: Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber Chris Streveler makes successful NFL debut Streveler helped the Bombers win the 2019 Grey Cup, before signing with the Cardinals in February. A former Winnipeg Blue Bomber has been shot to death, allegedly by his own son. The five-foot-eight, 190-pound Henderson comes to the CFL after spending time in the NFL. Former New York Giants wide receiver/returner Quadree Henderson is reportedly signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football … READ MORE: Shirtless, beer-chugging former Winnipeg Blue Bombers QB Chris Streveler entertains on livestream. Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Marcus Sayles intercepts a pass intended for Montreal Alouettes' Eugene Lewis, who forces the fumble, during the second half of CFL action in Winnipeg, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Chase Claypool of … Photo by Kevin King / Winnipeg Sun. WINNIPEG (CityNews) – A former NFL and CFL player now living in Canada says racism exists on both sides of the border. The 2019 Winnipeg Blue Bombers won the Grey Cup. Two Canadian draft picks ,and a former Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback have cracked 53-man NFL rosters. Rush played CIS football at linebacker for the Guelph Gryphons from 2011 to 2015 where he won the Presidents' Trophy in his … Joe Critchlow (born July 4, 1944) is a former Canadian football player who played for the Montreal Alouettes and Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. “You know who’s starting at quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals potentially? Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers chairman of the board David Asper makes no bones about it. He played college football at Southeast Missouri State University. Winnipeg Blue Bombers: CFL West All-Star: 1959: Awards: 1959 - Grey Cup Most Valuable Player: Honours: 1958, 59, 60, 61 - Grey Cup champion: Charles "Charlie" LaFayette Shepard was an award-winning, all-star and Grey Cup champion running back in the Canadian Football League with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1957 to 1962. Winnipeg Blue Bombers CEO and former player Wade Miller. Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign pair of new players — including a former NFLer. Russell most recently played for the XFL’s St. Louis BattleHawks, recording 15 catches for 161 yards and one touchdown in five games. As player; 1985–1986: Minnesota Vikings: 1988–1989 : Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) Career stats; Playing stats at NFL.com; Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com (archive) George "Buster" Rhymes (born January 27, 1962) is a former professional American football wide receiver. CFL teams across the league are cutting costs and asking players to take a pay cut in the aftermath of the canceled 2020 season, but the Bombers have their hands full according to … Rhymes grew up in Liberty City, an inner city neighborhood of Miami, Florida. 20. The website name, Morning Big Blue, is in tribute to the late Richard Harris. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have elected two new representatives to the club’s Board of Directors, replacing a trio of recent retirees. Photo by Kevin King / Winnipeg Sun Article content. This guy played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers,” McAfee said on his self-named show. WINNIPEG — The Blue Bombers signed American receiver/returner Quadree Henderson on Wednesday. Antonio Armstrong and his wife, Dawn, were shot early Friday morning, American media has reported. He was one of 11 All Division players on the 1972 Blue Bombers and was on the 1974 Grey Cup champion Alouettes team. WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS; Jan 2, 2020 Vikings to sign former Bombers DB Sayles. Photo by Chris Procaylo / Winnipeg Sun Article content. No numbers have been officially retired by the current franchise to date, although several members of the original franchise are honoured by the current Winnipeg Jets organization as part of its Hall of Fame (see below). Polar night blue, aviator blue, silver, ... have honoured the numbers of players who played for the former Jets. Biography. A graduate of North Texas State University, Shepard … Posted February 28, 2020 6:47 pm. Winnipeg Blue Bombers bring back 3 more players. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers GM's focus this off-season has been re-signing key members … They are, admittedly, former players with little skin in the game. The featured players in TSN's CFL Encore games on Friday night, Milt Stegall and Geroy Simon spent two seasons as teammates in Winnipeg. Born and raised in Winnipeg and educated at … Posted on February 28, 2020 by Peggy. Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber Doug Brown. It's been 65 years since Tom "The Citation" Casey starred for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and yet, there’s never been another player like him. Chris Strefolski. Kyle Walters doesn't expect to be a major player in CFL free agency.The Winnipeg Blue Bombers GM's focus this off-season has been re-signing key members of the franchise's 2019 Grey Cup-winning team. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed a pair of players with NFL experience on Friday. John Rush (born October 23, 1993) is a professional Canadian football fullback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Smaller font Descrease article font size – A. This guy won the Grey Cup in the CFL, this might be my new favourite football player. Kyle Walters doesn't expect to be a major player in CFL free agency. Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans might still be celebrating their 2019 Grey Cup victory, but more than a year later the team has some tough decisions to make when it comes to the core of that championship squad. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have added two former NFL players to the roster, receiver Alonzo Russell and defensive back Makinton Dorleant. He was signed as a free agent on November 30, 2015 by the Blue Bombers after going unselected in the 2015 CFL Draft.. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers made their second free agent signing by adding former Roughriders and Argonauts linebacker Tobi Antigha. Click on column headings to sort. He is a huge believer and supporter of the Canadian Football League, so … Richard Harris was a Winnipeg Blue Bomber coach from 2006 to 2011. McAfee did research on Streveler and quickly took a liking to the former Winnipeg Blue Bomber. Larger font Increase article font size. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League ended the 2019 season with a record of 11 wins and 7 losses, finishing third in the CFL's West Division.