1972 Winnipeg Blue Bombers Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 10-6 20
Finishing 1st in the CFL's Western Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Conference Final
Coach: Jim Spavital (10-6)
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
1972 Winnipeg Blue Bombers Roster
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League ended the 1972 season with a record of 10 wins and 6 losses for 20 points, finishing first in the CFL's Western Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
Offensively, the Blue Bombers led the league with 401 points. On the other side of the ball, the defensive squad allowed 300 points. Don Jonas triggered the aerial attack, throwing for 3,583 yards. Jim Thorpe led pass catchers, catching 70 balls for 1,260 yards, while Paul Williams provided receiving help, too.
Mack Herron rushed for a team-high 1,527 yards.
Pete Ribbins picked off 9 opponent throws.
Jim Spavital coached the team. The 1972 Winnipeg Blue Bombers lost in the Conference Final.
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Regular Season Points For: 401
Regular Season Points Against: 300
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2, 1972 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 7 at Calgary Stampeders 31 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| August 8, 1972 | Calgary Stampeders 14 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 41 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| August 17, 1972 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 39 at BC Lions 7 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| August 23, 1972 | Toronto Argonauts 19 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 21 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| August 30, 1972 | Edmonton Eskimos 16 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 49 | W | 3-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 4-1-0 | ||
| September 4, 1972 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 21 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 32 | L | 3-0-0 | 1-2-0 | 4-2-0 | ||
| September 7, 1972 | BC Lions 7 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 42 | W | 4-0-0 | 1-2-0 | 5-2-0 | ||
| September 16, 1972 | Calgary Stampeders 8 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 22 | W | 5-0-0 | 1-2-0 | 6-2-0 | ||
| September 24, 1972 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 18 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 16 | W | 5-0-0 | 2-2-0 | 7-2-0 | ||
| September 27, 1972 | Montreal Alouettes 22 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 26 | W | 6-0-0 | 2-2-0 | 8-2-0 | ||
| October 3, 1972 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 24 at BC Lions 26 | L | 6-0-0 | 2-3-0 | 8-3-0 | ||
| October 9, 1972 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 15 at Edmonton Eskimos 24 | L | 6-0-0 | 2-4-0 | 8-4-0 | ||
| October 15, 1972 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 25 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28 | W | 7-0-0 | 2-4-0 | 9-4-0 | ||
| October 21, 1972 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 3 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 18 | L | 7-0-0 | 2-5-0 | 9-5-0 | ||
| October 29, 1972 | Edmonton Eskimos 24 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 38 | W | 8-0-0 | 2-5-0 | 10-5-0 | ||
| November 4, 1972 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 7 at Ottawa Rough Riders 11 | L | 8-0-0 | 2-6-0 | 10-6-0 | ||
| November 19, 1972 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 27 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 24 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | Western Final |
