Canadian Football History

One notable suspended NFL player who played in the CFL is Johnny Manziel. After his time in the NFL, where he faced multiple off-field issues and was suspended, he joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Canadian Football League in 2018. Manziel's stint in the CFL was short-lived, as he faced challenges both on and off the field during his time there.

Cory Deschler was a Canadian football player who played as a linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League (CFL) during the early 2000s. He was known for his strong defensive skills and contributed to the team's efforts on the field. Deschler played for the Roughriders from 2000 to 2003 before transitioning to coaching and other endeavors in football. His time with the team is remembered by fans for his dedication and hard work.

The value of a football signed by Champ Bailey can vary based on factors like its condition, authenticity, and demand among collectors. Generally, such signed memorabilia can range from $50 to a few hundred dollars. To get a more accurate estimate, it's advisable to check recent sales on auction sites or consult with sports memorabilia appraisers.

The Canadian Football League (CFL) was officially established in 1958, although its roots can be traced back to earlier Canadian football leagues. The CFL emerged from a merger between the Canadian Football Council and the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union. Since then, it has grown to become a prominent professional sports league in Canada, featuring teams across the country.

In the 1980s, CFL kickers played a crucial role in the game's scoring and strategy, often demonstrating impressive range and accuracy. Notable kickers from this era included Dave Ridgway, who became a standout for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Paul McCallum, who later gained fame with the BC Lions. The decade also saw the introduction of the single point for missed field goals and kickoffs, which changed the dynamics of the game. Overall, the 80s were a transformative period for special teams in the CFL, laying the groundwork for future kicking talent.

Ricky Ray, a former quarterback in the Canadian Football League (CFL), had a salary that varied throughout his career. At his peak, he reportedly earned between $400,000 and $500,000 per season. His earnings were influenced by factors such as contract negotiations, team budgets, and his performance. Ray is known for his successful tenure with the Edmonton Eskimos and Toronto Argonauts, contributing significantly to the league's popularity.

For night games in the West during the 1950s, a yellow football was used that had a black stripe around each end. The lighting in the stadiums was nowhere as bright as it is today, and a yellow ball was much easier for players, officials and fans to see.

The Edmonton Eskimos won it five years in a row (1978-1982), and also three years in a row (1954-1956). Other three-in-a-row winners were U of T (1909-1911), Queen's University (1922-24), and Toronto Argonauts (1945-47). Teams who won it two years running include Ottawa Senators (1925-26), Hamilton Tigers (1928-29), Toronto Argonauts (1937-38), Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1958-59 and 1961-62), Ottawa Rough Riders (1968-69), Toronto Argonauts (1996-97), and Montreal Alouettes (2009-10). Since the question specified CFL teams, you might want to exclude all results before the formation of the combined league in 1958. Of current CFL teams, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Calgary Stampeders and BC Lions have never won back-to-back championships.

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The Saskatchewan Roughriders have won the cup 4 times, most recently in 2013. However, you might have been thinking of the Ottawa Rough Riders (spelled differently as you see). They won the Grey Cup 9 times.

The grey cup....

The youngest player I can recall ever to play in the Canadian Football League was Hank Ilesic. He was a 17 year old punter for the Edmonton Eskimos. His football career lasted more than 20 years, including a year in the NFL with San Diego. Copy and pase this website in your browser for more information on Hank Ilesic. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Ilesic

tom wright was the commissioner of the CFL

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The game known as football in Canada and the US is said to have originated at Rugby, a school in England, when William Webb Ellis picked up a soccer ball and ran the length of the field with it in 1823.

For the Grey Cup they played against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, which they won.

The first documented football game in North America was played at the University of Toronto on November 9, 1861. The game of football was introduced into the United States by a team from Montreal's McGill University when they played against Harvard on May 15, 1874. The game of football in the United States has its origins in that game. Two teams currently in the Canadian Football League, the Hamilton Tigers (1869) and the Toronto Argonauts (1873), were already in existence by that time. The Hamilton Tigers much later amalgamated with the Hamilton Wildcats to form the present-day Hamilton Tiger-Cats. By comparison, the oldest professional team in the US, the Arizona Cardinals, was not established until 1898.

On December 9, 1956, Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 810 crashed, well in excess of cruising speed, head-on into Mount Slesse near Chilliwack, British Columbia, killing all 59 passengers and 3 crew members on board. It was, at the time, Canada's worst aircraft disaster.

Several passengers were returning from the Canadian all-star game, which had been played in Vancouver. On board were four members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders (Mel Beckett and Gordon Sturtridge, who played in the all-star game, and Mario DeMarco and Ray Syrnyk who were spectators) and one member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Cal Jones, who played in the game). The loss of the four players took the Saskatchewan Roughriders several years to overcome.

Technically, however, they were not "CFL" players, because the CFL was not founded until 1958.

The Toronto Argonauts have retired four jersey numbers:

22 Dick Shatto

31 Mike "Pinball" Clemons

55 Joe Krol

60 Danny Nykoluk

Larry Fitzgerald

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