1960 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season
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The 1960
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
, defending Grey Cup champions, finished in first place in the West Division with a league-best record of 14–2–0. Their 453 points scored were the most in the CFL (although their 28.3 points per game was slightly less than the 28.6 of Ottawa Rough Riders
, who scored 400 points but in the East's shorter 14-game schedule). Their 239 points allowed were only 14 more than the Edmonton Eskimos
, and their +214 points differential dwarfed Ottawa's +117, which had the second-best total. Their first place finish earned them the bye into the WIFU Finals. They took the first game of the best two-of-three Finals by defeating Edmonton 22–16 in Edmonton, but lost the next two in Winnipeg by scores of 10–5 and 4–2, bringing an abrupt end to an otherwise dominant season.
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
. Part of the local appeal was the presence on three former University of Iowa
stars, Kenny Ploen
and Ray Jauch
of the Blue Bombers, and Willie Fleming
of the BC Lions. The Blue Bombers defeated the Lions by a score of 13–7 in front of 12,583 fans.
on September 12.
on September 17. End Farrell Funston was lost for the season after suffering a separated shoulder in the victory over the BC Lions
on October 13.
Quarterback Kenny Ploen
broke a bone in his throwing hand in the third quarter of the first game of the WIFU Final in Edmonton. At that point, Vernon Cole took over at quarterback while Ploen shifted to safety, for the balance of game one and all of game two.
. Tinsley, a Baylor
grad, had been an all-star in seven of the previous ten seasons. Coach Bud Grant
said the team requested a special players' meeting, without Tinsley, to prepare. The Winnipeg crowd of 16,773 was delighted when Tinsley lined up at fullback and took a hand-off from quarterback Kenny Ploen
over from the BC one-yard line for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
Coincidentally, three other Blue Bomber linemen also scored touchdowns, although all three—by center Garland Warren, guard Cornell Piper and linebacker Jack Delveaux—came on BC fumbles.
CFL commissioner Syd Halter took a dim view of the length of the ceremony for Tinsley. He slapped the Bombers with a $100 fine for the delay caused to the start of the second half.
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Player Canadian Lineman
Leo Lewis
Gerry James
Herb Gray
1960 CFL season
The 1960 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 7th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 3rd Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1960:...
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League . They play their home games at Canad Inns Stadium, and plan to move to a new stadium for the 2012 season.The Blue Bombers were founded...
, defending Grey Cup champions, finished in first place in the West Division with a league-best record of 14–2–0. Their 453 points scored were the most in the CFL (although their 28.3 points per game was slightly less than the 28.6 of Ottawa Rough Riders
1960 Ottawa Rough Riders season
The 1960 Ottawa Rough Riders finished in 2nd place in the East division with a 9–5 record and won the Grey Cup.-Preseason:-Standings:-Schedule:-Playoffs:-Grey Cup:-Passing:-Awards and honours:...
, who scored 400 points but in the East's shorter 14-game schedule). Their 239 points allowed were only 14 more than the Edmonton Eskimos
1960 Edmonton Eskimos season
The 1960 Edmonton Eskimos finished in 2nd place in the West Division with a 10–6–0 record. They defeated the Calgary Stampeders in the Western Semi-Finals and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Western Finals, and were defeated in the Grey Cup by the Ottawa Rough Riders.- Season Standings:-1960...
, and their +214 points differential dwarfed Ottawa's +117, which had the second-best total. Their first place finish earned them the bye into the WIFU Finals. They took the first game of the best two-of-three Finals by defeating Edmonton 22–16 in Edmonton, but lost the next two in Winnipeg by scores of 10–5 and 4–2, bringing an abrupt end to an otherwise dominant season.
1960 Preseason
On July 29, the Blue Bombers played the BC LionsBC Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa and is the county seat of Linn County. The city lies on both banks of the Cedar River, north of Iowa City and east of Des Moines, the state's capital and largest city...
. Part of the local appeal was the presence on three former University of Iowa
University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is a public state-supported research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the oldest public university in the state. The university is organized into eleven colleges granting undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees...
stars, Kenny Ploen
Ken Ploen
Kenneth "Ken" Ploen [PLAYN], OM was a star quarterback in American college football and for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League .-College football:...
and Ray Jauch
Ray Jauch
Ray Jauch was a coach in the Canadian Football League, USFL, and the Arena Football League.A star high school athlete, Jauch played running back for the 1958 National Champion University of Iowa Hawkeyes, leading the nation in yards per carry. He played in the 1959 Rose Bowl against California...
of the Blue Bombers, and Willie Fleming
Willie Fleming
Willie Fleming is a former professional Canadian football player with the Canadian Football League BC Lions. Fleming played collegiately as a halfback at the University of Iowa, where he was a member of the Hawkeye's 1959 Rose Bowl championship team. He is a member of the Canadian Football Hall...
of the BC Lions. The Blue Bombers defeated the Lions by a score of 13–7 in front of 12,583 fans.
1960 Regular season
Fullback and punter Charlie Shepard set a record with a 95-yard punt for a single in the victory over the Saskatchewan RoughridersSaskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor...
on September 12.
Injuries
The Blue Bombers lost tackle Buddy Tinsley for two games with a facial injury and fullback Tony Kehrer for the season with a leg fracture, from injuries sustained in the victory over the BC LionsBC Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
on September 17. End Farrell Funston was lost for the season after suffering a separated shoulder in the victory over the BC Lions
BC Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
on October 13.
Quarterback Kenny Ploen
Ken Ploen
Kenneth "Ken" Ploen [PLAYN], OM was a star quarterback in American college football and for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League .-College football:...
broke a bone in his throwing hand in the third quarter of the first game of the WIFU Final in Edmonton. At that point, Vernon Cole took over at quarterback while Ploen shifted to safety, for the balance of game one and all of game two.
Buddy Tinsley Night
The Blue Bombers honored their 11-year veteran tackle with "Buddy Tinsley Night" at half-time during their Thursday, October 13, 1960 game versus the BC LionsBC Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
. Tinsley, a Baylor
Baylor University
Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
grad, had been an all-star in seven of the previous ten seasons. Coach Bud Grant
Bud Grant
Harry Peter "Bud" Grant, Jr is the former longtime American football head coach of the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League for eighteen seasons. Grant was the second and fourth head coach of the team...
said the team requested a special players' meeting, without Tinsley, to prepare. The Winnipeg crowd of 16,773 was delighted when Tinsley lined up at fullback and took a hand-off from quarterback Kenny Ploen
Ken Ploen
Kenneth "Ken" Ploen [PLAYN], OM was a star quarterback in American college football and for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League .-College football:...
over from the BC one-yard line for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
Coincidentally, three other Blue Bomber linemen also scored touchdowns, although all three—by center Garland Warren, guard Cornell Piper and linebacker Jack Delveaux—came on BC fumbles.
CFL commissioner Syd Halter took a dim view of the length of the ceremony for Tinsley. He slapped the Bombers with a $100 fine for the delay caused to the start of the second half.
Season Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Blue Bombers Winnipeg Blue Bombers The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League . They play their home games at Canad Inns Stadium, and plan to move to a new stadium for the 2012 season.The Blue Bombers were founded... |
16 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 453 | 239 | 28 |
| Edmonton Eskimos 1960 Edmonton Eskimos season The 1960 Edmonton Eskimos finished in 2nd place in the West Division with a 10–6–0 record. They defeated the Calgary Stampeders in the Western Semi-Finals and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Western Finals, and were defeated in the Grey Cup by the Ottawa Rough Riders.- Season Standings:-1960... |
16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 318 | 225 | 20 |
| Calgary Stampeders 1960 Calgary Stampeders season The 1960 Calgary Stampeders finished in 3rd place in the West Division with a 6–8–2 record. They were defeated in the West Semi-Finals by the Edmonton Eskimos.This was the first season at McMahon Stadium for the Stamps.- Season Standings:... |
16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 374 | 404 | 14 |
| BC Lions 1960 BC Lions season The 1960 BC Lions finished the season in 4th place in the West Division with a 5–9–2 record. Coming off of last season's success, the fan attendance continued to be very strong, with an average of over 30,000 fans per game. However, due to inconsistent quarterbacking, the Lions failed to make the... |
16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 296 | 356 | 12 |
| Saskatchewan Roughriders 1960 Saskatchewan Roughriders season The 1960 Saskatchewan Roughriders finished in fifth place in the Western Conference with a 2–12–2 record. Their six points were six behind the fourth-place BC Lions, and eight points behind the third-place Calgary Stampeders who claimed the third and final playoff spot.-1960 Preseason:On July 28,... |
16 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 205 | 422 | 6 |
1960 Preseason
| Day | Date | Opponent | Score | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | July 21, 1960 | Blue-Gold Intra-Squad Game | Gold 27 – Blue 19 | 17,000 |
| Friday | July 29, 1960 | BC Lions 1960 BC Lions season The 1960 BC Lions finished the season in 4th place in the West Division with a 5–9–2 record. Coming off of last season's success, the fan attendance continued to be very strong, with an average of over 30,000 fans per game. However, due to inconsistent quarterbacking, the Lions failed to make the... (at Cedar Rapids IA) |
W 13–7 | 12,583 |
| Monday | August 1, 1960 | at Montreal Alouettes | L 26–16 | 19,395 |
| Thursday | August 4, 1960 | Ottawa Rough Riders 1960 Ottawa Rough Riders season The 1960 Ottawa Rough Riders finished in 2nd place in the East division with a 9–5 record and won the Grey Cup.-Preseason:-Standings:-Schedule:-Playoffs:-Grey Cup:-Passing:-Awards and honours:... |
W 18–14 | 15,147 |
1960 Regular Season
| Day | Date | Opponent | Score | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | August 11, 1960 | at BC Lions 1960 BC Lions season The 1960 BC Lions finished the season in 4th place in the West Division with a 5–9–2 record. Coming off of last season's success, the fan attendance continued to be very strong, with an average of over 30,000 fans per game. However, due to inconsistent quarterbacking, the Lions failed to make the... |
W 35–21 | 31,837 |
| Monday | August 15, 1960 | at Calgary Stampeders 1960 Calgary Stampeders season The 1960 Calgary Stampeders finished in 3rd place in the West Division with a 6–8–2 record. They were defeated in the West Semi-Finals by the Edmonton Eskimos.This was the first season at McMahon Stadium for the Stamps.- Season Standings:... |
W 38–23 | 20,450 |
| Thursday | August 18, 1960 | Calgary Stampeders 1960 Calgary Stampeders season The 1960 Calgary Stampeders finished in 3rd place in the West Division with a 6–8–2 record. They were defeated in the West Semi-Finals by the Edmonton Eskimos.This was the first season at McMahon Stadium for the Stamps.- Season Standings:... |
W 50–7 | 18,389 |
| Thursday | August 25, 1960 | Edmonton Eskimos 1960 Edmonton Eskimos season The 1960 Edmonton Eskimos finished in 2nd place in the West Division with a 10–6–0 record. They defeated the Calgary Stampeders in the Western Semi-Finals and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Western Finals, and were defeated in the Grey Cup by the Ottawa Rough Riders.- Season Standings:-1960... |
W 18–14 | 17,287 |
| Saturday | August 27, 1960 | at Saskatchewan Roughriders 1960 Saskatchewan Roughriders season The 1960 Saskatchewan Roughriders finished in fifth place in the Western Conference with a 2–12–2 record. Their six points were six behind the fourth-place BC Lions, and eight points behind the third-place Calgary Stampeders who claimed the third and final playoff spot.-1960 Preseason:On July 28,... |
W 27–0 | 12,000 |
| Thursday | September 1, 1960 | BC Lions 1960 BC Lions season The 1960 BC Lions finished the season in 4th place in the West Division with a 5–9–2 record. Coming off of last season's success, the fan attendance continued to be very strong, with an average of over 30,000 fans per game. However, due to inconsistent quarterbacking, the Lions failed to make the... |
W 19–14 | 18,297 |
| Saturday | September 3, 1960 | at Edmonton Eskimos 1960 Edmonton Eskimos season The 1960 Edmonton Eskimos finished in 2nd place in the West Division with a 10–6–0 record. They defeated the Calgary Stampeders in the Western Semi-Finals and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Western Finals, and were defeated in the Grey Cup by the Ottawa Rough Riders.- Season Standings:-1960... |
W 15–14 | 19,535 |
| Monday | September 12, 1960 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 1960 Saskatchewan Roughriders season The 1960 Saskatchewan Roughriders finished in fifth place in the Western Conference with a 2–12–2 record. Their six points were six behind the fourth-place BC Lions, and eight points behind the third-place Calgary Stampeders who claimed the third and final playoff spot.-1960 Preseason:On July 28,... |
W 38–11 | 16,367 |
| Saturday | September 17, 1960 | at BC Lions 1960 BC Lions season The 1960 BC Lions finished the season in 4th place in the West Division with a 5–9–2 record. Coming off of last season's success, the fan attendance continued to be very strong, with an average of over 30,000 fans per game. However, due to inconsistent quarterbacking, the Lions failed to make the... |
W 26–14 | 30,292 |
| Monday | September 19, 1960 | at Calgary Stampeders 1960 Calgary Stampeders season The 1960 Calgary Stampeders finished in 3rd place in the West Division with a 6–8–2 record. They were defeated in the West Semi-Finals by the Edmonton Eskimos.This was the first season at McMahon Stadium for the Stamps.- Season Standings:... |
W 19–17 | 14,000 |
| Monday | September 26, 1960 | Edmonton Eskimos 1960 Edmonton Eskimos season The 1960 Edmonton Eskimos finished in 2nd place in the West Division with a 10–6–0 record. They defeated the Calgary Stampeders in the Western Semi-Finals and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Western Finals, and were defeated in the Grey Cup by the Ottawa Rough Riders.- Season Standings:-1960... |
L 15–2 | 20,932 |
| Saturday | October 1, 1960 | Calgary Stampeders 1960 Calgary Stampeders season The 1960 Calgary Stampeders finished in 3rd place in the West Division with a 6–8–2 record. They were defeated in the West Semi-Finals by the Edmonton Eskimos.This was the first season at McMahon Stadium for the Stamps.- Season Standings:... |
W 31–21 | 15,968 |
| Monday | October 10, 1960 | at Saskatchewan Roughriders 1960 Saskatchewan Roughriders season The 1960 Saskatchewan Roughriders finished in fifth place in the Western Conference with a 2–12–2 record. Their six points were six behind the fourth-place BC Lions, and eight points behind the third-place Calgary Stampeders who claimed the third and final playoff spot.-1960 Preseason:On July 28,... |
W 48–7 | 10,300 |
| Thursday | October 13, 1960 | BC Lions 1960 BC Lions season The 1960 BC Lions finished the season in 4th place in the West Division with a 5–9–2 record. Coming off of last season's success, the fan attendance continued to be very strong, with an average of over 30,000 fans per game. However, due to inconsistent quarterbacking, the Lions failed to make the... |
W 49–21 | 16,773 |
| Monday | October 17, 1960 | at Edmonton Eskimos 1960 Edmonton Eskimos season The 1960 Edmonton Eskimos finished in 2nd place in the West Division with a 10–6–0 record. They defeated the Calgary Stampeders in the Western Semi-Finals and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Western Finals, and were defeated in the Grey Cup by the Ottawa Rough Riders.- Season Standings:-1960... |
W 21–17 | 15,000 |
| Monday | October 24, 1960 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 1960 Saskatchewan Roughriders season The 1960 Saskatchewan Roughriders finished in fifth place in the Western Conference with a 2–12–2 record. Their six points were six behind the fourth-place BC Lions, and eight points behind the third-place Calgary Stampeders who claimed the third and final playoff spot.-1960 Preseason:On July 28,... |
L 23–17 | 13,900 |
Western Conference Finals
(best two-out-of-three series)| Day | Date | Opponent | Score | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | November 12, 1960 | at Edmonton Eskimos 1960 Edmonton Eskimos season The 1960 Edmonton Eskimos finished in 2nd place in the West Division with a 10–6–0 record. They defeated the Calgary Stampeders in the Western Semi-Finals and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Western Finals, and were defeated in the Grey Cup by the Ottawa Rough Riders.- Season Standings:-1960... |
W 22–16 | 17,500 |
| Monday | November 14, 1960 | Edmonton Eskimos 1960 Edmonton Eskimos season The 1960 Edmonton Eskimos finished in 2nd place in the West Division with a 10–6–0 record. They defeated the Calgary Stampeders in the Western Semi-Finals and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Western Finals, and were defeated in the Grey Cup by the Ottawa Rough Riders.- Season Standings:-1960... |
L 10–5 | 16,708 |
| Saturday | November 19, 1960 | Edmonton Eskimos 1960 Edmonton Eskimos season The 1960 Edmonton Eskimos finished in 2nd place in the West Division with a 10–6–0 record. They defeated the Calgary Stampeders in the Western Semi-Finals and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Western Finals, and were defeated in the Grey Cup by the Ottawa Rough Riders.- Season Standings:-1960... |
L 4–2 | 18,600 |
- Edmonton won the series two games to one. Edmonton advanced to play the Ottawa Rough RidersOttawa Rough RidersThe Ottawa Rough Riders were a Canadian Football League team based in Ottawa, Ontario, founded in 1876. One of the oldest and longest lived professional sports teams in North America, the Rough Riders won the Grey Cup championship nine times. Their most dominant era was the 1960s and 1970s, a...
in the Grey Cup.
1960 CFL Schenley Award Nominees
Leo Lewis
Leo Lewis was a famed American College football player for Lincoln University of Missouri in the 1950s , who continued his success with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League ....
Gerry James
Gerald Edwin James is a former professional Canadian football running back and professional ice hockey player. He played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League and the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League.A graduate of Kelvin High School in Winnipeg, he started...
- Herb Gray was the WIFU nominee for CFL Most Outstanding Lineman Schenley Award, and won the award over Kaye VaughanKaye VaughanCharles Kaye Vaughan is a former Canadian Football League and Hall of Fame player with the Ottawa Rough Riders who won the CFL's Outstanding Lineman Award in 1956 and 1957....
of the Ottawa Rough RidersOttawa Rough RidersThe Ottawa Rough Riders were a Canadian Football League team based in Ottawa, Ontario, founded in 1876. One of the oldest and longest lived professional sports teams in North America, the Rough Riders won the Grey Cup championship nine times. Their most dominant era was the 1960s and 1970s, a...
.