10 stories about Grey Cup

Latest Grey Cup

The Montreal Alouettes defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28–24 in the 110th Grey Cup at Hamilton

Big Awards

Grey Cup prizes include the Most Valuable Player and the Dick Suderman Trophy for the best Canadian player

Original Grey Cup

Grey Cup prizes include the Most Valuable Player and the Dick Suderman Trophy for the best Canadian player.

Historical Events and Challenges

Multiple breaks, two thefts, and a ransom have plagued the Grey Cup. The Grey Cup trophy survived a 1947 fire that destroyed many antiquities.

From 1978 until 1982, the Edmonton Eskimos won five Grey Cups, the longest streak.

Dynasty and Growth:

Early History (1909–1921)

The Earl Grey had planned to gift a trophy for senior amateur hockey before donating it for Canadian amateur rugby football in 1909.

World War I Impact

World War I canceled the Grey Cup from 1916 until 1918. The Cup was forgotten and then found as a family treasure.

winner of the Canadian

Dominion Football Championship, becoming the national championship of Canadian football.

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