Celebrating the 108th Grey Cup champions

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On Sunday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers became the 108th Grey Cup champions following a 33-25 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Tim Hortons Field. After the 2019 win that ended their 28-year drought, the team officially became back-to-back championship winners for the first time since 1961-62. 

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On Sunday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers became the 108th Grey Cup champions following a 33-25 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Tim Hortons Field. After the 2019 win that ended their 28-year drought, the team officially became back-to-back championship winners for the first time since 1961-62. 

The photo gallery below captures the celebrations that took place Wednesday night at IG Field in Winnipeg to commemorate the win, the team and the dedicated fans. 

Bombers players (left to right) Nick Hallett, Winston Rose, Brandon Alexander, Sergio Schiaffino-Perez and Demerio Houston. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers players (left to right) Nick Hallett, Winston Rose, Brandon Alexander, Sergio Schiaffino-Perez and Demerio Houston. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers player Winston Rose holds the Grey Cup. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers player Winston Rose holds the Grey Cup. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Fans pour beer in Bombers player Rasheed Bailey’s mouth during Grey Cup celebrations at IG Field. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Fans pour beer in Bombers player Rasheed Bailey’s mouth during Grey Cup celebrations at IG Field. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers player Mike Benson and his son at the celebration for the recent Grey Cup victory. The Bombers kickers celebrate behind them. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers player Mike Benson and his son at the celebration for the recent Grey Cup victory. The Bombers kickers celebrate behind them. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers player Zach Collaros emerges from the smoke holding the Grey Cup. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers player Zach Collaros emerges from the smoke holding the Grey Cup. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers player Kenny Lawler sprays fans with champagne. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers player Kenny Lawler sprays fans with champagne. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers player Rasheed Bailey flexes his muscles as he celebrates the team's win. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers player Rasheed Bailey flexes his muscles as he celebrates the team's win. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers players (from left to right) Johnny Augustine, Andrew Harris, Pete Constanza (RB coach), Brady Oliveira, Mike Miller and Kenny Lawler celebrate the recent Grey Cup victory. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers players (from left to right) Johnny Augustine, Andrew Harris, Pete Constanza (RB coach), Brady Oliveira, Mike Miller and Kenny Lawler celebrate the recent Grey Cup victory. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers players Winston Rose (left) and Willie Jefferson celebrate the win with some dance moves. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers players Winston Rose (left) and Willie Jefferson celebrate the win with some dance moves. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers player Willie Jefferson signs fans keepsakes while celebrating the recent Grey Cup victory at IG Field. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers player Willie Jefferson signs fans keepsakes while celebrating the recent Grey Cup victory at IG Field. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea at IG Field Wednesday. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea at IG Field Wednesday. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers player Sergio Castillo (in mask) joins teammates in a truck bed as it circles IG Field. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bombers player Sergio Castillo (in mask) joins teammates in a truck bed as it circles IG Field. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
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