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Winnipeg Free Press
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers adding defensive dynamo Tyrone Jones to Ring of Honour
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are adding one of their greatest defenders in franchise history to their Ring of Honour at this year's Banjo Bowl on Sept. 6. The club announced Wednesday that rush end/linebacker Tyrone Jones will become the 17th member of the Ring of Honour at Princess Auto Stadium. Jones is the all-time franchise leader in quarterback sacks, a two-time Grey Cup champion (1984 and 1990), the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 1985, and a four-time CFL all-star. The St. Mary's, Ga., product suited up for the Blue and Gold from 1983-87 and 1989-91. WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS Tyrone Jones remains the Blue Bombers all-time leader in quarterback sacks. He died in 2008 at the age of 46 from brain cancer. Jones was inducted into the Winnipeg Football Club Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2012. 'I was just a baby when he played football and never got the chance to see him play,' said Tyler Livingston, one of Jones' three sons, in a press release. 'I have seen clips and videos that he had shared with me over the years, and I know from James West that those were good times in Winnipeg. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 'The Blue Bombers, that's all I used to hear about from my dad. I still tell people to this day that my father is in the hall of fame in Canada for football so to be added to the Blue Bombers Ring of Honour makes me even more proud of him.' — staff
Global News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Global News
Winnipeg Blue Bombers to add colourful Tyrone Jones to Ring of Honour
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will add Tyrone Jones to their Ring of Honour posthumously. Jones, of St. Mary's, Ga. played a combined eight seasons over two tenures with Winnipeg, helping the franchise win Grey Cups in 1984 and 1990. He will be enshrined Sept. 6 during the Bombers' game versus Saskatchewan and become the 17 member of the Ring of Honour. The colourful linebacker, who died in 2008 at the age of 46 from brain cancer, remains Winnipeg's all-time leader in sacks with 98. Jones, who played collegiately at Southern University was a four-time CFL all-star and the league's top defensive player in 1985. He's also a member of Winnipeg's Hall of Fame (inducted in 1999) and Canadian Football Hall of Fame (enshrined in 2012). 0:27 Voice of the Bombers Bob Irving inducted into team's Ring of Honour Jones appeared in 151 career regular-season CFL games, recording 110 sacks, 15 interceptions, and nine fumble recoveries. He was also credited with 235 tackles as the league didn't begin recording tackles as an official statistic until partway through his career. Story continues below advertisement 'Tyrone Jones is a very deserving addition to the Winnipeg Football Club's Ring of Honour,' Bombers president/CEO Wade Miller said in a statement. 'He was an integral part of the Blue Bombers success in the 1980s and early 1990s as an exceptional defender and vocal leader. The Winnipeg Football Club is thrilled to add his name to its Ring of Honour.' Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Jones began his pro career with Winnipeg (1983-87) then returned two years later (1989-91). He also spent time with the NFL's Phoenix Cardinals (1988), Saskatchewan Roughriders (1992) and B.C. Lions (1993). 'I was just a baby when he played football and never got the chance to see him play,' said Tyler Livingston, one of Jones's three sons. 'The Blue Bombers, that's all I used to hear about from my dad. 'I still tell people to this day that my father is in the Hall of Fame in Canada for football so to be added to the Blue Bombers Ring of Honour makes me even more proud of him.'
Toronto Star
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Winnipeg Blue Bombers to add colourful Tyrone Jones to Ring of Honour
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will add Tyrone Jones to their Ring of Honour posthumously. Jones, of St. Mary's, Ga. played a combined eight seasons over two tenures with Winnipeg, helping the franchise win Grey Cups in 1984 and 1990. He will be enshrined Sept. 6 during the Bombers' game versus Saskatchewan and become the 17 member of the Ring of Honour.
Winnipeg Free Press
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg Blue Bombers to add colourful Tyrone Jones to Ring of Honour
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will add Tyrone Jones to their Ring of Honour posthumously. Jones, of St. Mary's, Ga. played a combined eight seasons over two tenures with Winnipeg, helping the franchise win Grey Cups in 1984 and 1990. He will be enshrined Sept. 6 during the Bombers' game versus Saskatchewan and become the 17 member of the Ring of Honour. The colourful linebacker, who died in 2008 at the age of 46 from brain cancer, remains Winnipeg's all-time leader in sacks with 98. Jones, who played collegiately at Southern University was a four-time CFL all-star and the league's top defensive player in 1985. He's also a member of Winnipeg's Hall of Fame (inducted in 1999) and Canadian Football Hall of Fame (enshrined in 2012). Jones appeared in 151 career regular-season CFL games, recording 110 sacks, 15 interceptions, and nine fumble recoveries. He was also credited with 235 tackles as the league didn't begin recording tackles as an official statistic until partway through his career. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. 'Tyrone Jones is a very deserving addition to the Winnipeg Football Club's Ring of Honour,' Bombers president/CEO Wade Miller said in a statement. 'He was an integral part of the Blue Bombers success in the 1980s and early 1990s as an exceptional defender and vocal leader. The Winnipeg Football Club is thrilled to add his name to its Ring of Honour.' Jones began his pro career with Winnipeg (1983-87) then returned two years later (1989-91). He also spent time with the NFL's Phoenix Cardinals (1988), Saskatchewan Roughriders (1992) and B.C. Lions (1993). 'I was just a baby when he played football and never got the chance to see him play,' said Tyler Livingston, one of Jones's three sons. 'The Blue Bombers, that's all I used to hear about from my dad. 'I still tell people to this day that my father is in the Hall of Fame in Canada for football so to be added to the Blue Bombers Ring of Honour makes me even more proud of him.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 9, 2025.
