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3 unusual facts about 40th Grey Cup


1952 in Canadian television

29 November - CBLT Toronto presents the 40th Grey Cup game, the first time this Canadian football championship was televised.

40th Grey Cup

An audience of 27 391 watched as acting Canadian Prime Minister C. D. Howe opened the game with a ceremonial football kickoff, where Edmonton Mayor William Hawrelak held the ball, and Toronto Mayor Allan Lamport was watching nearby.

Rod Smylie

His sons Rod and Doug both played professional football for the Toronto Argonauts and won the Grey Cup.



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