Black History Month - articles

[Stats Junkie]

During Black History Month this February, we once again salute some of the players who have played significant roles in the Blue Bombers' long history.

Today: Leo Lewis – running back, kick returner from 1955-66

✍️Ed Tait
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/02/01/black-history-month-feature-leo-lewis/


Rene using Black History Month to deliver powerful message against racism

✍️Vicki Hall
https://www.cfl.ca/2025/02/01/rene-using-black-history-month-to-deliver-powerful-message-against-racism/

[Stats Junkie]

Today: Tyrone Jones; linebacker: 1983-87; 1989-91

He could get after the quarterback and the numbers Tyrone Jones put up over his two stints with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers provide the concrete evidence — he led the team in sacks in six separate seasons and is atop the franchise's all-time list with 98 takedowns.

✍️Ed Tait
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/02/08/black-history-month-feature-tyrone-jones/


Black History Month: Celebrating Roy Shivers

Roy Shivers was a game-changer in professional football for reasons that transcend touchdowns, tackles, X's and O's.

✍️Rob Vanstone
https://www.riderville.com/2025/02/08/black-history-month-celebrating-roy-shivers/

[Blueforlife]

Thanks for posting this stuff, critical for us to continue to support this, celebrate our past and continue to ensure all people have an equal opportunity in sports and all walks of life in this great country.