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Today in History: First Grey Cup Championship Game Held in Toronto

12/4/2025

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On December 4, 1909, the inaugural Grey Cup, the championship game of the Canadian Football League (CFL), took place in Toronto. This event marked the beginning of a significant Canadian sports tradition, where teams from the East and West divisions compete for the coveted trophy. The Grey Cup has since become a major annual sporting event in Canada.

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On December 4, 1909, the inaugural Grey Cup, the championship game of the Canadian Football League (CFL), took place in Toronto. This event marked the beginning of a significant Canadian sports tradition, where teams from the East and West divisions compete for the coveted trophy. The Grey Cup has since become a major annual sporting event in Canada.