kelownabomberfan

Not much exists online of the memory of Jack Skelly. I can't be the only one who remembers that guy, who entertained us for so many years on the East side. "Gimme a B!!!" was his call to start us off, and then we'd sound out the entire "Bombers" as thousands of "East Side low income scum" as the West Siders thought of us would respond in unison. It was magic. Here's the only thing I can find online: Jack had many interests, mostly his obsession for football, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (east side) and the struggling Vikings. Jacks zest for life was contagious. His ability to make people laugh was uncanny even if it was at his own expense, making him the focal point of most gatherings. Words cannot express the love and joy he brought to everyone around him. He was a wonderful role model and he will be sadly missed by all. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 10 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith with service at 8:00 p.m. Private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Jack to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba or the Canadian Diabetes Association, Manitoba Division. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the family, friends and neighbours for all their loving care and support given to Jack and his family. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 455 LAGIMODIERE BLVD. 982-7550 https://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-73258/SKELLY_JACK

Shirtless Sam Giguere figure skating?

Given I was in my adolescence at the time I guess I didn't notice these things. But I did notice that everyone around me seemed to get "happier" as the game went on. Big Jack Skelly also helped with the mood on the East Side as well. What a legend that guy was.

I am thinking Patrick Levels and Darnell Sankey may be the same person....

Question: What is the best possible outcome of a Blue Bomber Western Final? Answer: To crush our enemies, to see them driven before us, and to hear the lamentations of their women. I am pretty sure that if you freeze-frame that interview at half time of the 2019 Grey Cup of Dane Evans, you can see some tears in his eyes. You can definitely see fear, lots and lots of fear. Still remember in the 1980's we'd start the wave on the East side, see it pick up momentum in the north end zone, only to see it die a horrible death as it wound its way to the 55 on the West side. At which point there would be an uproarious and long winded chant WEST SIDE SUCKS for the rest of the game. If by that point we were already up by 30 points, which in the 1980's at home we usually were.

Quick quiz for you Rod - who would you rather see shirtless - Chris Streveler or Sam Giguere? GO!

If only our current OC had been on our coaching staff back then, he'd be able to seamlessly integrate these plays based on his prior experience. Hmmm.....

I vaguely remember this guy, didn't he model fur coats in his spare time?

Bread eater vs Scheif? Say it ain't so.

Put out the Bat signal. Strevs will come running.

Sprinkle nuts?

I love how at the 45 second mark, right after Strevs says that he's lit right now, Bob Irving comes into the frame on the right side just laughing at Strevs and his comments. Bob must have just been bursting up there.

yes getting old is pretty gross. Lots of stuff you have to deal with that's gross. And of course, no one tells you this.

all the live long day

McDonalds is hiring.

you've never been to the Maritimes I see...

its all the constant bath room breaks - makes driving that long go way longer...at least all of Saskatchewan is one giant toilet so that's not an issue...lol

https://www.cfl.ca/games/1583/winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-toronto-argonauts/?_ga=2.77510557.901690365.1637646008-244961031.1637646008 MB's first game with the Bombers - August 1, 2009 Richie Williams, Bryan Randall and Stefan Lefors all had gone down prior to this. MB was our last hope that season.

I think I remember MB starting for us and beating the Argos in Toronto. Somewhere in mid to late August, so not far off Labour Day. I think that in this situation Strevs would blow it away, like it wasn't even a job for him.

I hope Guntzel or however you spell his stupid name just woke up the Jets...

What about some of that Eskimo old guard like Dan Kepley etc. Or are they all dead now? Or Kavis (don't check my expense report) Reed....

Try cheering for the Vikings some time. That's real pain...

The one where we don't game plan to win on 7 field goals lol... Can you really see Strevs in BC orange or Elks green and gold? It would be an abomination....