Wednesday, March 20, 2013

The Winnipeg Rifles have announced that they will roast Jeff Reinebold at their annual fundraising dinner on Wednesday April 24th at Canad Inns Polo Park .  This 11th annual event promises to be as entertaining as previous years where others including Lyle Bauer, Chris Walby and Gord Steeves have all taken shots for the team.

Jeff was the Blue Bombers Head Coach and General Manager for two seasons in 1997 and 1998. After arriving in spectacular fashion on a decked out Harley Davidson during his initial press conference, Jeff continued to entertain fans and keep the media jumping with his continual off the wall comments, quotes and antics. This free spirit brought a unique approach to coaching and often the flip flops, earrings and Bob Marley blaring on the loud speakers contradicted the intensity for football beating inside of him. Jeff remains one of the most intriguing characters in the CFL, now with the Ti-cats in Hamilton.

Those tossing verbal jabs at Reinebold include CJOB Sports Director and voice of the Bombers, Bob Irving, and former Bomber Players and local legends Troy Westwood and Bob Cameron. The stories at these Roasts have become legendary. With this line-up of speakers and the potential stories available, it may be hard to eat with all the laughter.

Tickets go on sale today through the team’s website at www.riflesfootball.com or contact any Board Member

Media looking to contact Jeff for interviews or clips can contact Rifle President, Todd Wilson at toddw@graham.ca / riflespresident@gmail.com  or 204.619.1786 for details and info.

For more information, please contact,


Team President: Todd Wilson (204) 619-1786 email: riflespresident@gmail.com


Head Coach: Ryan Karhut (204) 979-0755 email: riflescoach@gmail.com

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