Stampeders mourn death of Bob Vespaziani
It is with great sadness the Stampeders learn of the death of former head coach Bob Vespaziani. He passed away on Saturday in Lakefield, Ont., with family – including his wife Sheila – at his side....
View ArticleA Calgary Grey Cup History
Since becoming a CFL city in 1945, Calgary has hosted four Grey Cups. However, it took 30 years before the city was able to host the prestigious game. Calgary hosted its first championship in 1975 and...
View ArticleOne For The Books
Saturday, November 27, 1948. The Stampeders won their first ever Grey Cup, defeating the Ottawa Rough Riders 12-7 before a crowd of 20,013 at Varsity Stadium during the 36th annual event. That year,...
View ArticleMemories Of ’71
The image lingers in mind’s-eye for a generation. Nov. 28th, 1971. The long-ago demolished Empire Stadium. A driving rain pelting down on the 34,000 hardy souls in attendance. Just over two-minutes...
View ArticleStampeders Mourn Death Of Harvey Wylie
It is with great sadness that the Calgary Stampeders learned of the recent death of alumnus Harvey Wylie. He was 85. The Calgary native and Crescent Heights High School graduate played with the Red and...
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