Sam Thompson
The reigning CFL Coach of the Year, who led the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to two Gray Cup championships and a Finals berth in three consecutive seasons, remains in town.
The Bombers announced Thursday that head coach Mike O’Shea has signed a three-year contract extension, keeping him with the Blue and Gold through the 2025 season.
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O’Shea, 52, led the Winnipeg team for eight seasons and ranks third in franchise career wins with 82, behind only Bud Grant and Cal Murphy.
Under his leadership, the team is 82-58.
Prior to his coaching career, O’Shea was a Hall of Fame linebacker, winning the Gray Cup with the Toronto Argonauts in 1996, 1997 and 2004, and retiring second all-time in career tackles.
He also won a championship with the Argos in 2012 as special teams coordinator.
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