1957 In Canadian Football
The Canadian Football Council (CFC) allowed interference to be legal up to third 5-yard stripe by eligible blockers.
The 45th annual Grey Cup game was televised live from coast to coast in Canada for the first time. TV rights brought in $125,000 for the CFC.
Read more about 1957 In Canadian Football: 1957 Canadian Football Awards, 1957 Miss Grey Cup
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