Your favourite Blue Bomber quarterbacks of all-time!

[Waffler]

Who else is old enough to remember when his name was Ralph Brock ? LOL Early in his career he would throw a shot put over and over. Hence the cannon arm.

I remember he would challenge new QB's to a throwing contest from one knee. Don't think anyone beat him.

[ichabod_crane]

Tee Martin

TJ RUBELY! 🤪😝

[Blue In BC]

Who else is old enough to remember when his name was Ralph Brock ? LOL Early in his career he would throw a shot put over and over. Hence the cannon arm.

Yes, I have his game worn 1982 home jersey including name plate. I recall that in the off season he threw lead cannon balls increasing the weight to 8 lbs IIRC. He had a very strong arm that's for sure.

[Balticfox]

Indian Jack Jacobs merits more support in this thread. I believe he was the first dominant passing QB in CFL history leading the W.I.F.U. in passing yardage in 1951, 1952 and 1953. He was also selected as the W.I.F.U. all-star quarterback in 1950 and 1952 and led the Blue Bombers to Grey Cup appearances in 1950 and again in 1953 when he completed 31 passes for 357 yards.

Best of all, he was the playing coach for the London Lords in their inaugural O.R.F.U season in 1956. He assumed general manager as well as head coaching responsibilities for the Lords in 1957 but retired from playing.

[blueraid]

Ploen as well as being gifted physically (he could also play defensively and did) was a crafty qb.....Grant said of Kenny he could have played in the NFL as well as Leo Lewis of the time.....Tommy Clements was also another very cerebral player who's running ability matched his passing....tricky little guy....Brock had a cannon for an arm....most likely the best arm we have seen in these parts....Three very good quarterbacks I've been lucky enough to see as a Bomber fan

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Well, we were bound to get a good QB eventually.  The team was improving with Biggie & AH onboard.  Nichols was pivotal, and arrived at exactly the right time.

His game was far ahead of Fajardo's by '18-'19 (his last years here).  And Cody went on to get that cup, etc.

Who else is old enough to remember when his name was Ralph Brock ? LOL Early in his career he would throw a shot put over and over. Hence the cannon arm.

I remember when Ralph Brock first replaced Don Jonas back in 1975, he played quite badly under Bud Riley and did not begin to show his potential until Ray Jauch took over as HC in 1978.  Imagine investing 3 years in a QB before they produce, now they're lucky if they get 3 games.

[Stats Junkie]

Indian Jack Jacobs merits more support in this thread. I believe he was the first dominant passing QB in CFL history leading the W.I.F.U. in passing yardage in 1951, 1952 and 1953. He was also selected as the W.I.F.U. all-star quarterback in 1950 and 1952 and led the Blue Bombers to Grey Cup appearances in 1950 and again in 1953 when he completed 31 passes for 357 yards.

Best of all, he was the playing coach for the London Lords in their inaugural O.R.F.U season in 1956. He assumed general manager as well as head coaching responsibilities for the Lords in 1957 but retired from playing.

Jack Jacobs retired several times in his career.

In August 1955, he retired to become the Blue Bombers' Advance Scout. Jacobs had off-season surgery on his throwing arm and it wasn't 100% yet. It was also apparent that Jacobs didn't fit the new offensive scheme of HC Allie Sherman which called for a QB who could throw & run.

In early 1956, Jacobs asked for his release by the Blue Bombers prior to accepting his HC job with the London Lords. Jacobs was primarily the kicker/punter and served as the backup QB for most of the season. As the playoffs neared, Jacobs started inserting himself into the offence as the QB more frequently.

In September 1957, Jacobs pulled himself out of retirement for a mid-season exhibition game. The number one QB was injured and the Lords needed a backup QB just in case. He played some QB during the game and he was injured while punting (possible Achilles).

In 1964, Jacobs once again resurrected his playing career, this time for the Toledo Tornadoes (UFL). He served as the team's punter and backup QB. He was called into duty as a QB once during the season.

Jack Jacobs retired for good in 1966 as a Blue Bomber. Jacobs dressed for the annual Salad Bowl exhibition game on July 18, 1966. In the third quarter, 'Jake' was sent into the game for a series (4 plays). He completed 1 of 2 passes for 11 yards, and then punted the ball 32 yards on 3rd down.