1935 In Canadian Football
The Winnipeg 'Pegs (soon to be known as the Blue Bombers in 1936) became the first Western Canadian team to win the Grey Cup by defeating the Hamilton Tigers, 18–12, in Hamilton.
The Calgary franchise became known as the "Bronks".
Intercollegiate Rugby Football Union returns to play for the Grey Cup for one more season.
Read more about 1935 In Canadian Football: 1935 Ontario Rugby Football Union All-Stars, 1935 Canadian Football Awards
Famous quotes containing the words canadian and/or football:
“We’re definite in Nova Scotia—’bout things like ships ... and fish, the best in the world.”
—John Rhodes Sturdy, Canadian screenwriter. Richard Rossen. Joyce Cartwright (Ella Raines)
“Idon’t enjoy getting knocked about on a football field for other people’s amusement. I enjoy it if I’m being paid a lot for it.”
—David Storey (b. 1933)