Historical Events tagged with "varsity blues"

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Sports & Recreation

First Grey Cup Game Highlights Toronto Rivalry

December 4th, 1909 115 years ago

The First Grey Cup game featured the University of Toronto Varsity Blues defeating the Toronto Parkdale Canoe Club with a score of 26–6. Held in Toronto, this inaugural championship set the stage for future competitions in Canadian football. The game showcased the growing popularity of football in Canada and the rivalry between university teams and local clubs.

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