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Winnipeg Blue Bombers Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the Bombers CFL team. Go Bombers Go!

A multiple-choice quiz by andydreger. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
andydreger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
274,954

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
379

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (2/10), Guest 70 (3/10), Guest 209 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What were the primary jersey colors that the Blue Bombers wore in 2007? Hint

Green and Gold

Blue and Gold

Blue and Black

White and Gold

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what year did Winnipeg record their 8th Grey Cup victory? Hint

1990

1965

1984

1988

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where did the Blue Bombers play their home games at in 2007? Hint

Winnipeg Stadium

Assiniboia Park

Polo Park

Canad Inns Stadium

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Bomber was known as the "Lincoln Locomotive"? Hint

Charles Roberts

Robert Mimbs

Willard Reaves

Leo Lewis

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which QB threw for 29,623 yards while playing for Winnipeg? Hint

Khari Jones

Dieter Brock

Ken Ploen

Matt Dunigan

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many touchdown passes did Khari Jones throw in 2002? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2007, Bomber WR Milt Stegall broke the CFL record for most touchdowns in a career. Which 2 CFL greats shared the record before it was broken by Milt Stegall? Hint

Allen Pitts & Mike Pringle

George Reed & Mike Pringle

George Reed & Allen Pitts

Terry Vaughn & Darren Flutie

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bomber punter Bob Cameron finished his career with how many punting yards? Hint

106,511

133,826

134,301

92,281

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Jon Ryan's punting average in 2005? Hint

50.3

51.6

49.9

50.6

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Question 10 of 10

10. By what score did Winnipeg defeat the B.C. Lions in the 1988 Grey Cup? Hint

9-8

47-17

22-21

50-11

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What were the primary jersey colors that the Blue Bombers wore in 2007?

Answer: Blue and Gold

The Blue Bombers received their name from a long standing relationship with Labatt's. Labatt's is a popular beer in Canada. The Edmonton Eskimos use green and gold. The Toronto Argonauts used blue and black while the Hamilton Tiger Cats wore White and Gold.

2. In what year did Winnipeg record their 8th Grey Cup victory?

Answer: 1984

Their 8th victory was in 1984 when they defeated the Hamilton Tiger Cats 47-17. This victory ended a 22-year Grey Cup drought for Winnipeg.

3. Where did the Blue Bombers play their home games at in 2007?

Answer: Canad Inns Stadium

Canad Inns is a major hotel chain and provided sponsorship beginning in 2005. Canad Inns Stadium was formerly known as Winnipeg Stadium. Polo Park was a major shopping mall located next door to the stadium. Assiniboia Park was home to Winnipeg's world class zoo.

4. Which Bomber was known as the "Lincoln Locomotive"?

Answer: Leo Lewis

Leo Lewis graduated from Lincoln University and received his nickname because of his speed. He finished his career in 1966 with 8,861 rushing yards, a Blue Bomber record which stood for 41 years. He also finished his career with a 29.1 average on kickoff returns. Legendary Blue Bomber and Minnesota Viking head coach Bud Grant considered Leo the best player he ever coached in either league.

5. Which QB threw for 29,623 yards while playing for Winnipeg?

Answer: Dieter Brock

Dieter Brock played for Winnipeg from 1974-1983. Dieter went on to play for the Hamiltion Tiger Cats, and finished his career in 1985 playing for the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL. Khari Jones set a single season passing yardage record for Winnipeg with 5,335 yards. Hall of Fame QB Ken Ploen won 4 Grey Cups in 5 seasons from 1958-1962. Matt Dunigan set a Bomber and CFL record for passing yards in a single game with 713 yards set in 1994.

6. How many touchdown passes did Khari Jones throw in 2002?

Answer: 46

Doug Flutie set a single season record with 48 TD passes set in 1994.

7. In 2007, Bomber WR Milt Stegall broke the CFL record for most touchdowns in a career. Which 2 CFL greats shared the record before it was broken by Milt Stegall?

Answer: George Reed & Mike Pringle

George Reed was a running back for Saskatchewan from 1963-1975. Mike Pringle was a standout rusher playing for several CFL teams from 1992-2005. Mike was the all-time leading rusher in the CFL when he left. Both players finished their respective careers with 137 touchdowns.

8. Bomber punter Bob Cameron finished his career with how many punting yards?

Answer: 134,301

Bomber legend Bob Cameron played for 23 seasons and set several other CFL records including most punting yards in a single season (8,214), and most consecutive games played with 353. His 134,301 yards translates to over 76 miles.

9. What was Jon Ryan's punting average in 2005?

Answer: 50.6

At the time, it was the Bomber and CFL single season record.

10. By what score did Winnipeg defeat the B.C. Lions in the 1988 Grey Cup?

Answer: 22-21

The Bombers held off the favored B.C. Lions aided by a last minute interception by defensive linemen Michael Gray to secure a one point victory!

Source: Author andydreger

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