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Canadian Football History
Canadian Football HistoryAug 28, 2026
Grey Cup Stolen in Ottawa in 1969
Just weeks after beating Saskatchewan to win it the Ottawa Rough Riders lost the Grey Cup. To thieves. On December 20, 1969, a bandit (or bandits) snatched the Grey Cup trophy from the Riders’ offices at Lansdowne Park. News article in the Ottawa Citizen about the Grey Cup being stolen (22 December 1969). Ottawa police...
1960s in Canadian FootballCFL
Canadian Football History
Canadian Football HistoryJul 9, 2026
Three Leagues Compete for the New Grey Cup in 1909
1909 was a special year in Canadian football. That’s the year when Earl Grey, who was serving as the Governor General of Canada, donated a trophy to be awarded to Canada’s amateur rugby football champion. Of course, this trophy as well as the championship game itself would become known as the Grey Cup.Only teams affiliated...
1900s in Canadian FootballHamilton Tigers
Canadian Football History
Canadian Football HistoryJun 10, 2026
Alouettes Beat the Rough Riders 1-0 in Lowest Scoring Game in CFL History
Most football fans like a lot of scoring. You really can’t beat seeing two teams going back and forth and lighting up the scoreboard. Of course, a good defensive matchup can still make for some entertaining football now and then. But back in 1966, a game between Montreal and Ottawa redefined the meaning of a...
1960s in Canadian FootballCFL

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