Thought this deserved its own thread. One of the greats QB in the history of the CFL

 

I have a ploen signed jersey. RIP 

Truly one of the greats what a sad day

God that guy just seemed like he'd be eternal. At least his legacy will be.

Sigh. This day was always gonna come, but it doesn't sting any less. One of the greatest on CFL history. 

I'm not old enough to appreciate what he did but, I know he had an immense impact on the city with his success and will be missed. Condolences to his family, friends and fans.

Edited February 13, 20241 yr by Nolby

Ken Ploen was the Bomber QB when I started watching the CFL and continue watching now. He was a great 2 way player and exciting to watch. I met him once in the stands at BC Place when he was sitting before the game and was in town to do some game broadcasting. Still have his autograph on that program cover.

RIP. Condolences to his family, friends and CFL fans.

This one hurts. KP came to the Bombers and the franchise only improved. As an American he chose to make his after football life at home in Winnipeg. He was a gentleman each and every time we met. No one had a bad word to say about him. There has never been a number 11 for the Blue since his playing days. Bless you Kenny. 

This sucks.  
 

A football legend. A big loss for our organization and community. 

Man, this is a tough one for sure.  Great on and off the field.  RIP.

The Bombers had a jersey release event for their 50s jerseys and Kenny was on hand. I told him I was disappointed as I wanted him to sign a jersey for me but they didnt have my size made up that day.

He said no problem, when I got the jersey I could look him up in the phone book and go to his house to get it signed.

How many guys would make that offer?

He had Alzheimer’s or dementia. He couldn’t remember yesterday but he could tell you the plays they ran in the grey cup games

my grandma had that also and it got tough after a while. Really odd seeing your older grandma acting like a teenager. Hopefully Kenny is back to being himself now. Hopefully he’s up there throwing TDs. 

Wow, a true sports hero and a great man. You will be missed Kenny. Hard to believe that he and Bud Grant passed so close to each other 😟

Rest easy, Mr. Ploen. Thankfully your suffering is over.

RIP Kenny, you’ll always be a legend.

Sad day. RIP.

Nothing from the league about it. 
 

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3 hours ago, Jpan85 said:

Thought this deserved its own thread. One of the greats QB in the history of the CFL

 

Valar morghulis. The start and end are both part of the journey.

Edited February 14, 20241 yr by Tracker

What more can you ask of a Legend? Came. Won, Stayed. 

Truly someone our club, our city, could be proud of. Humble and kind. Kenny had it all. 

I didn't get to see him play, except in replays, but he was always so friendly to me. 

RIP,  Mr Ploen. 

22 minutes ago, Tracker said:

Valar morghulis. The start and end are both part of the journey.

Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine.
Et lux perpetua luceat eis.
Fidelium animae, per misericordiam Dei, requiescant in pace.

i cut my teeth on leo lewis and kenny ploen: inside the 10 yard line, lateral to lewis, lateral back to ploen, then a pass often to lewis, or ploen just walks into the endzone

over and over, game after game

now thats football

I was lucky to see him play at the WPG Stadium. I was 9 when I saw him and Leo Lewis , Funston and Ernie Pitts play . I could go on but I was teared up when I saw this he was a legend a great Man I have my BB jacket signed by him at the 2012 Grey cup. 4 cups a MANitoban !! The best I have ever seen!

5 hours ago, Goalie said:

He had Alzheimer’s or dementia. He couldn’t remember yesterday but he could tell you the plays they ran in the grey cup games

my grandma had that also and it got tough after a while. Really odd seeing your older grandma acting like a teenager. Hopefully Kenny is back to being himself now. Hopefully he’s up there throwing TDs. 

Yeah, now he has Frank Rigney blocking for him. Leo Lewis running the ball as well as Farrell Funston & Ernie Pitts to catch it. 

When I was 8, Ken Ploen sat in front of me and my Dad at a game. I had a huge Pepsi with a bad lid, and I spilled it down the bench and all over Ken and his wife. 
I apologized and he smiled and said “don’t worry about it” but they went to clean up and never came back.. Dad was mortified. 

Sorry about that again Mr. Ploen. Rest easy. 

 

Football legend and a great human being. Thanks for being a Bomber. RIP Mr. Ploen.

Couple of GOAT's going over plays in the afterlife now.

13 hours ago, Geebrr said:

Nothing from the league about it. 
 

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They released a statement. It's on their socials and website.