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The Calgary Stampeders

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Wednesday, 10 September 2008 13:47

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The Calgary Stampeders:

Stampeders’ History:
Since their first game on October 27, 1945, in Regina against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, resulting in a 3-1 win for Calgary, the Calgary Stampeders have had a loyal and active following. Heading into 1948, the fans would not be disappointed as the Stampeders had a perfect season! The Stampeders flew through the regular season with a 12-0 record before dispatching the Ottawa Rough Riders 12-7 in the Grey Cup. The final score for the champs in the Grey Cup game concluded the only undefeated season in CFL history. It was the loyal fans who made the trip to Toronto for this Grey Cup game who were responsible for turning the Grey Cup into the week-long party fans know it to be today. Grey Cup folklore notes that Calgary alderman, Don Mackay, rode a horse into the lobby of Toronto’s Royal York Hotel.

In 1960, George McMahon was elected president of the Stamps and, soon after, plans for a new stadium were announced and construction began. That same year, the Stampeders had a beautiful new stadium and Stamps directors named it McMahon Stadium (view on google maps) , after the president and his brother. Many awards were won in the 1960’s by Stampeders players and coaches including: Top Rookie (Tony Pajaczkowski and Harvey Wylie), Schenley Award (Lovell Coleman), League’s Best Defensive Player (Wayne Harris), President’s Ring (Wayne Harris), League’s Most Outstanding Player (Peter Liske) and the Annis Stukus Trophy (Jerry Williams).

In 1971, the Calgary Stampeders won their second Grey Cup with a 14-11 triumph against the Toronto Argonauts. Wayne Harris was the MVP and defensive lineman Dick Suderman was the Top Canadian.

In 1990, the Stamps president Normie Kwong hired Wally Buono as head coach and the club’s fortunes began a rapid upward rise. Under Larry Rykman’s ownership, Doug Flutie was hired in 1992 and won CFL MVP honours in 1992, 1993 and 1994. In 1992, led by Flutie’s 480 passing yards, the Stamps defeated Winnipeg 24-10 to win the third Grey Cup in Calgary Stampeders’ history. October 22, 1995, the Stampeders celebrated their 50th (Golden) Anniversary with an 18-15 win over the Roughriders. In 1996, Grey Cup No. 4 was earned by the Stampeders at Winnipeg Stadium after a 35-yard field goal by Mark McLoughlin gave the Stamps a 26-24 triumph over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Fast Forward to Today’s Stampeders:
The fifth Grey Cup Championship was won by the Stampeders in 2001, led by Grey Cup MVP Marcus Crandell and a tenacious defense, the Stamps crushed Winnipeg 27-19. Aldi Henry was awarded the Top Canadian after blocking a punt that swung the games momentum to its triumphant outcome. Current game average attendance for the 2007 season was 30,650 and the stadium capacity is 35,650. The Stampeders’ fan base is strong and loyal in Calgary and the players are considered prominent members of the City’s community. Many players participate in various charity and City events. There are also volunteer events in partnership with other Calgary businesses and organizations. These events and promotions include: Cups Breakfast, Hike for Hospice, “Be a Fan, Bring a Can”, Salvation Army Coat Drive, Off Season Basketball Program, Kidsport, Timbits Football, Community Quarterback and Adopt-A-School, among others.

Last Updated on Saturday, 27 September 2008 07:26