Posted March 9, 20241 yr comment_691186 https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/03/09/blue-bombers-mourn-the-passing-of-dave-ritchie/ Funny thing is I'm old enough to remember when he came on, 1998 (middle of the season) one of the worst Blue Bomber season ever, stayed on for 6 years until getting sacked because of a crummy season.....hard to believe that was 20 years ago. So he was basically the first Bomber coach I could remember by name Edited March 9, 20241 yr by iHeart
March 9, 20241 yr comment_691198 RIP Dave. I became a hardcore fan watching those 2000 - 2004 bombers.
March 9, 20241 yr comment_691200 Dave Ritchie was a real character. One the players & fans could really relate to. Rest in Peace, Dave. You'll be missed.
March 10, 20241 yr comment_691208 Man the old ball coach. Loved him soo much. Such a great coach and interesting character.
March 10, 20241 yr comment_691213 4 hours ago, blue85gold said: RIP Dave. I became a hardcore fan watching those 2000 - 2004 bombers. Source of my fandom. RIP coach.
March 10, 20241 yr comment_691232 Was a great coach for the Bombers ....Tough to watch all of the best of the old guard, heading for and exiting this world.....RIP Dave and condolences to the family
March 10, 20241 yr comment_691245 17 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said: Best Bomber coach in my 40+ years and he never won. of all the times I've seen the Bombers in the GC, the 2001 loss still stings the most. That would have been a great year to break the drought, all the pieces were in place...and we let it slip through our fingers...argh...
March 10, 20241 yr comment_691246 1 hour ago, kelownabomberfan said: of all the times I've seen the Bombers in the GC, the 2001 loss still stings the most. That would have been a great year to break the drought, all the pieces were in place...and we let it slip through our fingers...argh... Wide to the right, wide to the left.
March 10, 20241 yr comment_691247 1 hour ago, kelownabomberfan said: of all the times I've seen the Bombers in the GC, the 2001 loss still stings the most. That would have been a great year to break the drought, all the pieces were in place...and we let it slip through our fingers...argh... Ritchie was just such a breath of fresh air after the reinbold years. That group definitely should have won a cup.
March 10, 20241 yr comment_691248 Dave Ritchie was someone I’d always thought would be a joy to sit down and talk with. RIP coach, thanks for all the great moments as a fan. 2 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said: of all the times I've seen the Bombers in the GC, the 2001 loss still stings the most. That would have been a great year to break the drought, all the pieces were in place...and we let it slip through our fingers...argh... Nothing in sports fandom would have meant as much to me as that particular Grey Cup
March 11, 20241 yr comment_691291 Man, it’s been a rough stretch with the passing of former Bombers. RIP coach.
March 11, 20241 yr comment_691304 RIP coach Ritchie. Probably my favorite Bomber coach. His quotes were legendary.
March 11, 20241 yr comment_691306 22 hours ago, JohnnyAbonny said: Dave Ritchie was someone I’d always thought would be a joy to sit down and talk with. We spoke. Him and coach Gaines at Home Depot on Empress. A few minutes about which light bulbs they needed for the Bomber “clubhouse” at the old bawn. I recall thinking, he’s kind of a big bugger. RIP Coach.
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