1938 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season
Canadian football team season
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The 1938 Winnipeg Blue Bombers was the ninth season of the franchise. They finished second in the Western Interprovincial Football Union. It was the first under Reg Threlfall as head coach. They won the Union finals but lost in the Grey Cup.
| 1938 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season | |
|---|---|
| General manager | Joe Ryan |
| Head coach | Reg Threlfall |
| Home stadium | Osborne Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 6â2 |
| Division place | 2nd, WIFU |
| Playoffs | Lost Grey Cup |
Regular season
Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Bronks | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 50 | 27 | 12 |
| Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 114 | 63 | 12 |
| Regina Roughriders | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 69 | 55 | 8 |
| Edmonton Eskimos | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 117 | 0 |
Playoffs
Semifinals
| Date | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|
| October 29 | Regina Roughriders 0 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 13 |
Finals
| Game | Date | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | November 5 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 12 | Calgary Bronks 7 |
| 2 | November 12 | Calgary Bronks 2 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 13 |
- Winnipeg won the total-point series by 25â9. Winnipeg advances to the Grey Cup game.
Grey Cup
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Toronto Argonauts | 0 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 30 |