The other day the Bombers said good-bye to a long time great, Lyle Bauer.

Former Blue Bombers President & CEO Lyle Bauer, who passed away at 65.

Not only was Bauer the former President and CEO, but also N offensive lineman with the Bombers from 1982 to 1991.

From 2000 to 2009, he served as the club’s President and CEO.

Not only that, he served as the Winnipeg’s assistant general manager, starting in 1992.

In 2001 and 2007 the Bombers lost the Grey Cup, but Bauer was serving as their CEO those years.

“He made a huge impact,” Miller said, adding that Bauer battled cancer with the same persistence he had on the football field.” – source.

Bauer was always a strong supporter of the Bombers. The organization, is unboutedly thankful for all that Bauer gave to the team.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family or Lyle Bauer, and his friends.

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