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#21
Quote from: Jesse on Today at 10:29:53 AMNow I see the misunderstanding.

Elgersma is coming to camp. We were talking about Pavia.

Oh right, sorry about that.
#22
Thanks, looking forward to tonight's draft! 
#23
Offside Forum / Re: Blue Jays 2026
Last post by Pigskin - Today at 01:38:47 PM
Not going to win to many games with only 2 hits. Bats have to be more consistent. Sounds like Springer and Barger are close to returning.
#24
Offside Forum / Re: NHL 2026 Playoffs
Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 01:35:21 PM
Pens force game 6. Knights tie up the series.

Pretty good first round so far.
#25
Quote from: Tecno on Today at 03:23:08 AMI'm not sure we'll ever know the real story.  I think Lofton was a way better RT than Rand/Vant.  My hunch is he really did have a nagging injury.  Or we knew there were going to be signing troubles this off-season, or maybe FIFO troubles.

Our run block and pass-pro in '24 with Lofton were much better than '25...


Meh. I have no doubt you're right that Lofton was injured and not beat out for the spot. But our offensive troubles were just as bad in '24 as in '25.
#26
We've brought in a mix of vet and rookie QBs. I think we're covered there.

Parker is certainly no longer in the mix.
#27
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on Today at 03:06:38 AMRookie camp is for rookies, most likely QB's Thorne and Perkins will attend, maybe even Wilson. Elgersma would be wise to do the same if he wants to compete.

Now I see the misunderstanding.

Elgersma is coming to camp. We were talking about Pavia.
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#30
Winnipeg Stadium

Located at Polo Park, Winnipeg Stadium opened in 1953 with the completion of a football grandstand. By 1954, a baseball grandstand was added along Maroons road. In 1966, permanent end zone seating was added behind the north end zone. Two upper decks were added to the existing grandstands in 1972 (west side) and 1978 (east side). The original baseball grandstand was demolished in the early 1980s with and replaced by a field house. In 1987, seating was added to the north end zone primarily to accommodate a new baseball layout with artificial turf installed in 1988. Field turf would be installed in 2003.


Winnipeg Stadium 1953

Winnipeg Stadium is often referred to as 'the House that Jack Built' because of the increased attendance generated in the early 1950s when Jack Jacobs took over as the Blue Bombers QB. In 1967, Winnipeg Stadium was briefly renamed Pan Am Stadium as the Pan Am games were held in Winnipeg that summer. In 2001, Winnipeg Stadium adopted a corporate name, Canad Inns Stadium.

The last events held at Canad Inns Stadium took place in 2012 and the stadium was demolished in 2013.


Winnipeg Stadium 1956

In 1953, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers played a total of 13 games at Winnipeg Stadium (2 pre-season, 8 regular season & 3 playoff games). Surprisingly, Jack Jacobs only started four of those games. Joe Zaleski started both exhibition games and all 3 playoff games. Former NFL QB Tommy Thompson started the first 2 regular season games of the season. Canadian QB Geoff Crain also started a pair of games which remains the last time a Canadian QB has started a game for the Blue Bombers (not including exhibitions).



Public address announcer Hal Perry was reprimanded by CFL commissioner Syd Halter for encouraging fans to clap their hands during a game September 27, 1962.

On October 27, 1963, the Blue Bombers played their first ever home game on a Sunday, a 34-20 victory over the BC Lions.


Winnipeg Stadium mid 1970s

Winnipeg Stadium hosted 3 Grey Cup games:
November 24, 1991 – Toronto Argonauts 36 – Calgary Stampeders 21 (51,985)
November 22, 1998 – Calgary Stampeders 26 – Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24 (31,457)
November 19, 2006 – BC Lions 25 – Montreal Alouettes 14 (44,786)