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1979 Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ...

Winnipeg Blue Bombers The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a professional Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Blue Bombers compete in the Canadian Football League (CFL) as a member club of the league's West division. They play their home games at IG Fiel ...

finished in 4th place in the Western Conference with a 4–12 record and failed to make the playoffs.

Offseason

CFL Draft

Roster

Preseason

Regular season

Standings

Schedule

Awards and honors

* CFLPA's Most Outstanding Community Service Award –

John Helton John Helton (born 23 May 1947) is a former defensive tackle for the Calgary Stampeders from 1969 to 1978 and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1979 to 1982 of the Canadian Football League. High school and college John Helton graduated from Captai ...

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CFL All-Stars

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References

{{1979 CFL season by team Winnipeg Blue Bombers seasons 1979 Canadian Football League season by team