Blue Bombers Mourn the Passing of Former Coach Ron Lancaster Jr.

March 27, 2013 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers News Release

WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Football Club would like to express its deepest condolences to the family of former offensive coordinator Ron Lancaster Jr., who has passed away.

Lancaster Jr. spent the 2004 season as the Blue Bombers' offensive coordinator. No stranger to Winnipeg, he was also the Head Coach of the University of Manitoba Bisons from 1993-1995.

"The Lancaster name has deep roots in our league and our thoughts are with the entire family during this time," said Blue Bomber President and CEO Garth Buchko.

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