1952 Winnipeg Blue Bombers Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 12-3-1 25
Finishing 1st in the CFL's Western Interprovincial Football Union
Postseason: 1-2 Lost Semifinal
Coach: George Trafton (12-3-1)
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
1952 Winnipeg Blue Bombers Roster
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League ended the 1952 season with a record of 12 wins and 3 losses and 1 ties for 25 points, finishing first in the CFL's Western Interprovincial Football Union. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-2.
Offensively, the Blue Bombers led the league with 394 points. Meanwhile, the defense allowed 211 points. Jack Jacobs threw for 2,586 yards. Bud Korchak led pass catchers, catching 31 balls for 551 yards. Keith Pearce and Tom Casey contributed to the receiving game also.
Lorne Benson rushed for a team-high 491 yards, while Ralph McAllister additionally buoyed the ground attack.
Tom Casey seized 7 opponent throws.
George Trafton coached the team. The 1952 Winnipeg Blue Bombers lost in the Semifinal.
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Regular Season Points For: 394
Regular Season Points Against: 211
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 23, 1952 | Calgary Stampeders 12 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 8 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| August 25, 1952 | Edmonton Eskimos 14 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 14 | T | 0-1-1 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-1 | ||
| August 29, 1952 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 9 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 27 | W | 1-1-1 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-1 | ||
| September 1, 1952 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 16 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 8 | W | 1-1-1 | 1-0-0 | 2-1-1 | ||
| September 6, 1952 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 21 at Edmonton Eskimos 18 | W | 1-1-1 | 2-0-0 | 3-1-1 | ||
| September 8, 1952 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 7 at Calgary Stampeders 6 | W | 1-1-1 | 3-0-0 | 4-1-1 | ||
| September 13, 1952 | Edmonton Eskimos 11 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 9 | L | 1-2-1 | 3-0-0 | 4-2-1 | ||
| September 20, 1952 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 18 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 7 | W | 1-2-1 | 4-0-0 | 5-2-1 | ||
| September 22, 1952 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 6 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 35 | W | 2-2-1 | 4-0-0 | 6-2-1 | ||
| September 27, 1952 | Edmonton Eskimos 18 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 40 | W | 3-2-1 | 4-0-0 | 7-2-1 | ||
| September 29, 1952 | Calgary Stampeders 28 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 39 | W | 4-2-1 | 4-0-0 | 8-2-1 | ||
| October 4, 1952 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 41 at Calgary Stampeders 30 | W | 4-2-1 | 5-0-0 | 9-2-1 | ||
| October 6, 1952 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 12 at Edmonton Eskimos 18 | L | 4-2-1 | 5-1-0 | 9-3-1 | ||
| October 11, 1952 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 7 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28 | W | 5-2-1 | 5-1-0 | 10-3-1 | ||
| October 13, 1952 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 37 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 1 | W | 5-2-1 | 6-1-0 | 11-3-1 | ||
| October 18, 1952 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 42 at Calgary Stampeders 18 | W | 5-2-1 | 7-1-0 | 12-3-1 | ||
| November 1, 1952 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28 at Edmonton Eskimos 12 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Western Final Game 1 | |
| November 8, 1952 | Edmonton Eskimos 18 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 12 | L | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | Western Final Game 2 | |
| November 11, 1952 | Edmonton Eskimos 22 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 11 | L | 0-2-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-2-0 | Western Final Game 3 |
