Mike Riley the Bomber Coach Who Won Readers’ Hearts
Veteran writer recalls Bud Riley and the Blue Bombers era, praising Mike Riley as a likeable, honest coach who transformed the team. The piece contrasts past mentors with Riley, notes his debut division title in 1987, and outlines a challenging late season roster, ending as the home stretch approached.
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Bud Riley
Blue Bombers
Okanagan
Mike
Mike Riley
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George Trafton
B.S
al Sherman
New York City
Bud Grant
Joe Zaleski
Jim Spavital
Ray Janch
Cal Murphy
Cal
Dee
Murphy
Riley
CFL
Fred Glick
John Gregory
Tom Clements
Willard Reaves
Jeff Boyd
Tyrone Jones
Roy Bennett
Scott Flagel
Pat Cantner
Nick Araghi
Surprise 50th Anniversary for Nip and Mary Kenton
A community celebration marked Nip Albert Decamps and Mary Kenton in Ticknall England with relatives and friends at Kenton Memorial Hall on September 27 1988. Guests presented corsages and boutonnieres as a humorous address was read and music led by Donna Lonsdale accompanied by guitar. The couple cut a cake, posed for photos, and ended with a singing of For They Are Jolly Good Fellows followed by a buffet lunch and games before a warm send off.
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Stan
Ellen Gould
Bill Campbell
Pauline Campbell
Ellen
Canada
Donna Lonsdale
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