Jackies dramatic 84- yard TD run in the 1954 Grey Cup game remains one of pro sports most memorable plays. He would keep that job for the next 14 years, playing a key role in Edmontons Grey Cup titles in 1993, 2003 and 2005. Born August 30, 1933 in Westmount, Quebec, Getty was an outstanding student/athlete at the University of Western Ontario where he quarterbacked the Mustangs to the Eastern Collegiate Union Championship in 1954 and 55. Edmonton, AB: Joseph A. Clarke Memorial Stadium: 16444: Tue: 7/18/1972: H: Saskatchewan Roughriders: 11-16: L: Edmonton, AB: Joseph A. Clarke Memorial Stadium . Wruck has remained in Edmonton since his retirement from football and has an active role with Edmontons Alumni and all its charitable efforts. The first Western Canadian team to play in the Grey Cup was the 1921 Edmonton Eskimos, coached by William Freeman Deacon White, a native of Sheridan, Illinois. Archived from the original on October 15, 2011. couldnt recreate the magic in Edmonton. But by the 21st century, the name had become controversial, particularly in the Inuit community. The Edmonton Elks are a professional Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta.The club competes in the Canadian Football League (CFL) as a member of the league's West Division and plays their home games at Commonwealth Stadium.The Elks were founded in 1949 as the Edmonton Eskimos and have won the Grey Cup championship fourteen times (including a three-peat between 1954 and 1956 and an . This time, the team got on the scoreboard with a rouge a single point awarded to the kicking team in certain situations in a 131 loss to the Queens University Rugby He served in that capacity until health issues forced him to step down early With a record Grey Cup crowd of 68,318 at Montreal's Olympic Stadium, the home team did not disappoint in a 41-6 rout over their Western rivals. Were answering the hockey questions that no one asked. A team from the University of Waterloo (UW) has developed a tiny robot inspired by geckos and inchworms that may one day be used for surgeries. and former NFL star Warren Moon. Over 16 seasons (1992-2007) in the CFL, all of them with Edmonton, Fleming won the Grey Cup three times (1993, 2003, 2005) and was named the Grey Cups Most Outstanding Canadian in 1993. He was intercepted once. Sign Up He injured his throwing arm in the CFL team's 33-17 loss to Calgary on Sept. 7. Jack is a member of Canadas Sports Hall of Fame, was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1971 and joined the Wall of Honour in 1983. Hall of Famers: director Eric Duggan and head coach Annis Stukus, along with builders Kenneth Montgomery All-Western Defensive End 1973, 77, 78, 1980. New survey results show that, despite the ending of most pandemic restrictions there have been small improvements to mental health but many Canadians remain very anxious and depressed. Grey Cup embarrassment by defeating the Alouettes 2013 in a championship rematch. The latest stats, news, highlights, scores, rumours, standings and more about the Edmonton Eskimos on TSN In the CFLs modern era (post-Second World War), the team has won the second-most Grey Cup championships (14). Currently, he serves as secretary for the Alumni Association and is a former president. The team won five consecutive Grey Cups (197882), led by superstar quarterbacks Warren Moon and Tom Wilkinson and head coach Hugh Campbell. Moddejonge, G. (2021). Grey Cup Participation 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981,1982 It paid off, leading to a 5027 victory over the Alouettes. Following the 2000 season, Gizmo Williams retired after setting more than 20 CFL records. and an appearance in the 2016 East Division final. Lions from 1966 to 1968. Ray finished fourth all-time in passing yards (60,736), fifth all-time in passing touchdowns (324) and fifth in all-time in starts (219). He joined the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2003. Much of southern Ontario is digging out after a significant winter storm dropped up to 30 centimetres worth of snow in under 16 hours. As of 9 a.m., 19 cm of snow had fallen at the Ottawa airport. Longest punt return in playoffs: 103 yds vs Sask Nov 15, 1992. Getting regular, uninterrupted sleep might help those who are trying to lose weight, according to a new study. Various Edmonton sports teams used versions of the Eskimos moniker (including Esquimaux) dating He helped lead the Green and Gold to three consecutive Grey Cup victories in 1954, 1955 and 1956. Yesterday at 04:21. Calgary's New City Hall and Old City Hall. The China Clipper played 13 seasons with Calgary and Edmonton. The Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League ended the 1981 season with a record of 14 wins and 1 losses and 1 ties for 29 points, finishing first in the CFL's West Division. However, he stated that he was ultimately supportive of the move because some people might be offended by the name. They made it three in a row the following year, finishing 115 to edge out the Saskatchewan Roughriders for first place in the division. Fellow future Hall of Famer Roland Rollie Miles was also brought on board that season. He was the Defensive Star of the 1978 Grey Cup and the Defensive and Canadian Star of the 1982 Grey Cup. As a Canadian company (we are based in Edmonton - home of the Eskimos) that has had the privilege of creating championship rings for many US Coach Keys was fired in early 1964 after the team finished in last place in 1962 and 1963. B.C. Elks launch new look for 2022 season", "New Look: Elks reveal new uniforms for 2022", "Eskimos are still league leaders in attendance numbers, but half the seats at Commonwealth are empty", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Edmonton_Elks&oldid=1142204286, Assistant General Manager Bobby Merritt, Director of Football Operations Kris Hagerman, Assistant Director of Football Operations Nick Pelletier, Strength and Conditioning Coach Tyrone Robinson, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 02:18. The BarDown podcast will investigate, uncover and explore long-form stories at the intersection of sports, pop culture, technology. Prukop played three seasons with the Toronto Argonauts, including during their successful Grey Cup run in 2017, and signed with Calgary in January. A six-time CFL All-Star and a Western All-Star eight times, Danny won the Schenley Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 1989. CBS Sports. The team held the Alouettes scoreless in the first half on the way The Edmonton Elks (formally, Edmonton Eskimos) are a professional Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta, competing in the West Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL). CFL All-Star Team (Quarterback) 1983 In 1983, his final season in the CFL, Warren won the Schenley as Most Outstanding Player and was named both a CFL All-Star and Western All-Star. He won the Most Outstanding Canadian Award in 1979 and was Runner-up in 1980. .mw-parser-output .citation{word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}a Defunct. TSN's Bob Weeks and Jamie Reidel bring you a TSN Golf podcast on the latest news in the world of Golf. The Elks were founded in 1949 as the Edmonton Eskimos and have won the Grey Cup championship fourteen times (including a three-peat between 1954 and 1956 and an unmatched five consecutive wins between 1978 and 1982), most recently in 2015. For other uses, see, "ESKS" redirects here. It was succeeded by the Edmonton Boosters, who played for three more seasons, and the Edmonton Hi-Grads in 1936 (a team of high school graduate all stars.) Born May 5, 1963 in Memphis, Tennessee, Gizmo thrilled Edmonton fans for 14 seasons and leaves behind a legacy of records that will likely never be broken. Montreal Alouette. It wasn't until the building of Clarke Stadium in 1938 named after former Edmonton mayor Joe Clarke that the Eskimos football club resumed play. March 19, 2015, 5:43 PM. Rod remains the all-time team leader in games played with 274. In 1970, Jauch was named CFL Coach of the Year in his rookie campaign, which saw Edmonton finish in second place with a 97 record. seasons (19722005). Matt Nichols has been named the Eskimos starting quarterback for Sunday's semifinal against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Harris went on the six-game injured list after suffering an injury to his throwing arm in. earned a winning record of 86 in 1951, thanks in part to its acquisition of Norman Kwong from the Calgary Stampeders that year. Edmonton was founded in 1949, although other teams named the Edmonton Eskimos existed 1895 to 1923 and 1929 to 1939. Lion from 1971-72, Larry came to Edmonton in 72 and would stay until his retirement in 1983. Parker guided the team through a period of rebuilding, including a difficult roster transition after a host of retirements. The 1960s was the least memorable decade for Edmonton and its fans. A year later, the 1978 Commonwealth Games saw the opening of the clubs new home at Commonwealth While they lost the 1973 Grey Cup to Ottawa by a score of 2218, Edmonton became a staple in the final. Similar to controversies over the Washington Redskins Known for his accuracy, Ray is number one all-time in completion percentage (68.2). year but folded after the 1924 season due to financial problems. He looks forward to bringing a Grey Cup "back to the City of Championships." Our City. The native of Biggar, Saskatchewan hit 464 field goals, 627 converts and 218 singles for 2,237 points - now second on the Edmonton list for career points. Maas, a 42-year-old from Beaver Dam, Wis., played quarterback for nine seasons for Edmonton (2000-05, 2008-10) and won Grey Cup championships in 2003 and 2005. Under his leadership (195963), the club went 37402. quarterback/running back/wide receiver/kicker/punter, Stephen Brunt, 100 Grey Cups: This Is Our Game (2012), Terry Jones, Epic Legacy of the Edmonton Eskimos (2016). A six-time CFL All-Star, Kelly was the CFLs Most Outstanding Rookie is 1979 and the West Divisions Most Outstanding Player in 1987. Western All-Star (Quarterback) 1983 In December 2011, Edmonton general manager Eric Tillman traded his face-of-the-franchise quarterback, Ray, to the Toronto Argonauts for quarterback Steven Jyles, kicker After spending four seasons as Edmontons running back coach, Ray Jauch replaced head coach Neill Armstrong, who went on to join the NFLs Minnesota Vikings. Bob Dean kicked the winning convert to capture Edmontons first Grey Cup championship. The CFL team was founded in 1949, but a number of sports teams in Edmonton have used the same team name dating as far back as the late 1800s. 2. On 1 June 2021, the team announced that it was changing its name to the Edmonton Elks. Hervey became the clubs head scout after retiring from the field following the 2006 season. Grey Cup victories 1975,78, 79, 80, 81, 82 After keeping the elk-antler helmet for the 2021 season, the team reintroduced the EE logo to their helmets (albeit with it not being enclosed in an oval) in the 2022 offseason, acknowledging fan favourability towards the logo.[17][18]. In the 1980s and 90s the team's marquee player was Gizmo Williams who still holds many CFL records in punt and kickoff returns and was a key part in Grey Cup victories in 1987 and 1993 under head coach Ron Lancaster. 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Edmonton Eskimos The official website for the Edmonton Eskimos CFL football team. A four-time West Division All-Star in 1957, 58, 61 and 62, Kruger was named the teams Top Canadian in 1963. Eskimos' quarterback Pat White retires at 29 after just one season in the CFL. Calgary Herald archives. He was named Edmontons general manager and eventually became president and CEO of the club. One person was left unconscious and missing a tooth after a random midday attack Wednesday. a name change. The current Edmonton Elks franchise was founded as the Edmonton Eskimos in 1949. All-Canadian Defensive End 1977, 1980 1972 Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) 2nd place Western Conference 10-6-0 .625 . As Russia's ruptured undersea Nord Stream gas pipelines are set to be sealed up and mothballed as there are no immediate plans to repair or reactivate them, sources familiar with the plans have told Reuters. After appearing in and losing the 9th Grey Cup and 10th Grey Cup games (being the first western teams to play for the Cup) the team folded in 1925, but returned for two seasons beginning 1928, and then folded again. An intelligent, versatile player, Don Getty played ten seasons as quarterback for the team (1955-65) and had his name added to the Wall of Honour at Commonwealth Stadium in 1992. Well be known as the Edmonton Football Team or EE Football Team while we go through the process of determining Elected to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1977, Tommy Joe joined the Wall of Honour in 1988. News TRANSACTION | Elks re-sign Canadian RB Ante Litre January 14, 2023 | Brian Swane 300 attempts), Highest Pass Completion Percentage Game (min. Punter (an anthropomorphic football) and Spike (an elk) are the mascots for the Edmonton Elks. A three-time Western all-star and 1978 CFL All-Star, Hollimon played 136 career games with the Green and Gold, finishing his career with 36 career interceptions. The Eskimos will play the Ottawa Redblacks in Edmonton on July 14, 2017. Jubilant fans enjoyed the football game held in McMahon Stadium. Despite his inexperience, the rookie quarterback helped an otherwise-veteran Edmonton squad reach the Grey Cup that year, only to fall 2516 to the A 64-year-old grandmother from Barrie, Ont. In. He retired in 1965. In 1908 the name Esquimaux was adopted. The following is a select list of Edmonton Elks all-time records and statistics current to the 2021 CFL season . The Fast Freight from Mississippi State or Ole Spaghetti Legs starred as quarterback, halfback and defensive back for Edmonton from 1954 to 1962, the Argos from 1963 to 1965 and B.C. As a hard nosed Guard and Defensive Tackle, Frank played on two teams, Toronto and Edmonton, that put together three consecutive Grey Cup victories. He finished his career with 649 receptions for 10,320 yards and 88 touchdowns. He is still second on the CFLs all-time list for most catches in a regular season game with 15 receptions for 249 yards. The move was both highly publicized and criticized. He was named to both the Western and CFL All-Star teams for five consecutive years (1977-81) and was a three-time winner of the Schenley Award as the CFLs top defensive player in 1977, 1980 and 1981. Tom Wilkinson (born January 4, 1943) is a retired football quarterback best known for his time with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League, where he played on six Grey Cup-winning teams. A standout at Kansas University, McGowan signed with Edmonton in 1971 and would enjoy eight record-setting seasons with the Green and Gold. He took the head coaching job with the Los Angeles Express (United States Football League) for a year before joining the NFLs Houston Oilers in 1984. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have made the most appearances (26), while the Toronto Argonauts have won the most championships (18) and have the best record in the Grey Cup composite standings (18-6). Despite the CFL's short-lived U.S. expansion in the mid-1990s, the Grey Cup has never been played outside of Canada. In 2018, the team hired the public relations firm Edelman, which spent two years researching public opinion about the name. However, the team folded Affectionately known as Howdy Doody, the 59 Kelly was an exceptionally intelligent receiver during his nine-year career (1979-87). Norm Kimball came in as Edmonton's general manager in 1965 to guide the rebuilding process. Brock, the oldest brother, also caught passes from Ricky Ray, but as a member of the Edmonton Eskimos. [10][11][12] In 2020 after pressure from sponsor Belairdirect,[13] the team officially dropped all use of the word "Eskimo" from the team, temporarily rebranding as the "Edmonton Football Team" or, secondarily, the "EE Football Team", confirming their plan was to rebrand with a nickname starting with "E" to continue the use of at least some of their branding, most notably the interlocked double-E logo. Moon remains the only player to be enshrined in both the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Stretch Film Division. Edmonton Eskimos. He played 12 seasons at safety and ended his career with 46 interceptions and 16 fumble recoveries. He played in two Grey Cups (1973 -74) and retired prior to the 1975 season. Roger Nelson is one of the most consistent offensive tackles ever to play in the Canadian Football League. Despite a . Pless became the 23rd player added to the Wall of Honour in 2004 and was inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame in 2005. A Halifax family practice is closing, but the doctors affiliated with the practice and the province have two different stories about what led to the closure. On offense, the Eskimos accumulated 576 points, most in the league. The Stampeders released Prukop on Thursday as teams near the Friday evening CFL roster deadline. A hockey podcast that doesnt talk about last nights scores. He was an All-Canadian in 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982 and 1983 and the West Divisions Most Outstanding Player in 1982. 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Trevor Harris, the CFL's leading passer this season, has been placed on the one-game injured list and will. The Eskimos were revived in 1928. He went on to coach the Saskatchewan Roughriders to their first Grey Cup championship three years later. The club also holds the North American professional sports record for reaching the playoffs in 34 consecutive Grey Cup Winning Teams 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982. The following year, the team won the 1987 Grey Cup with a 3836 win over the All rights reserved. This included three victories in a row from 1954 to 1956 and an unprecedented five straight championships from 1978 to 1982. Dannys name was enshrined on the Wall of Honour in 1992 and he entered the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2000. Pressure mounted Saturday on Ukrainian troops and civilians hunkering down in Bakhmut, as Kyiv's forces tried to help residents flee the beleaguered eastern city amid what Western analysts say may be preparations for a Ukrainian withdrawal. The tide of the game turned for the underdogs from Edmonton when Parker returned a fumble 90 yards for a touchdown worth five points back then to tie the heavily favoured Montreal Alouettes 2525. A city committee voted in favour of allowing the Edmonton Elks to renew their lease at Commonwealth Stadium as well as to offer the Canadian Football League club a break on fees. On Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks walked all over the Denver Broncos, 43-8, to win Super Bowl XLVIII. The running back was part of Calgarys 1948 Grey Cup championship as a rookie. After winning the Grey Cup in both 2003 and 2005, under quarterback Ricky Ray, who is Edmonton's all-time leader in passing yards, the team missed the playoffs the following year, for the first time in 34 years, a North American professional sport record. He was also the starting guard on Westerns championship winning basketball team in 1952, 53, 54 and in 1955 was named Westerns Most Outstanding Athlete. B.C. judge awards patient $180K after 'traumatic' eye surgery, Island Health warns of ER closures at North Island hospital. Together with Ray Newman, Kimball led the way in recruiting players from north and south of the border. Known as Swampdog, the Lousiana State product got his start in the CFL with BC in 1972 and was traded to Edmonton mid-way through the following season. Doctor Death was a stalwart on the Edmonton Defensive Line from 1974 to 1983 and a major part of the Edmontons Five in a Row Grey Cup winning teams. Danny and teammate Dave Fennell were Edmontons marquee defensive players during the teams golden era. For the third time in four years, Edmonton faced Montreal in the Grey Cup and won 3835. Bright rushed for 1,200 or more yards in five straight seasons and ran for 71 touchdowns. Grey Cup record for most yards on missed field goal returns: 143 vs Toronto Nov 29th, 1987. When Krinda Caron heard of an unimaginable tragedy striking her family, she and her fianc didnt hesitate to step up and open their hearts and home. Mike Reilly was named the games MVP. Team alumni have figured prominently in Alberta political life: past players include two former provincial premiers (Peter Lougheed and Donald Getty), a former mayor of Edmonton (Bill Smith), and a lieutenant-governor (Norman Kwong). Watch 'The Cocaine Buttons' Saturday at 7 pm on CTV's W5. The previous EE logo would also continue to be used. He is the clubs all-time scoring leader (2571) and second on the teams all-time list for games played (268). Terms Of Use Privacy Policy, 14 Days of Grey Cup presented by the Brick. Grey Cup Most Outstanding Offensive Player 1980 Photo by Larry Wong / POSTMEDIA Toronto Argonauts. The new millennium saw the team searching for a new face for the franchise, It took the Edmonton team five years to rise to championship status in the CFL. The Saskatoon native dominated Saskatchewan high school football, followed by a brilliant career with the Saskatoon Hilltops where he was named Most Outstanding Defensive Player in all of Canadian Junior Football. During his 11 outstanding seasons with the Green and Gold (1951-1961), Rollie Miles was voted a Western All-Star eight times as a running back, defensive back and linebacker. The Edmonton Eskimos activated quarterback Trevor Harris from the six-game injured list Monday. Golf Basketball 2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Full list of players who received tags ahead of free agency Today at 22:42 . 2005 |Wes Montgomery He was top rusher in the West four times, a Western All-Star six times and the Most Outstanding Player in the CFL in 1959. Bass played in three Grey Cups (1986, 87, 90) and was on Edmontons 1987 championship team. He was instrumental in helping the Green ad Gold to an appearance in the 1973 Grey Cup against Ottawa, the first of nine Grey Cups that Estay would play in. The Big Three Bo Levi Mitchell would arguably be at the top of the free agent list if it wasn't for his desire to play in the NFL. Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Logan Kilgore (15) makes the throw during first half CFL action against the B.C. One of the leagues most prolific passers, Ray played 16 seasons in the Canadian Football League with Edmonton (2002-12) and Toronto (2012-18). The team was unsuccessful on the gridiron during its inaugural season. Retrieved July 4, 2011. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Edmonton_Elks_head_coaches&oldid=1117561231, Achievements during their Edmonton head coaching tenure, This page was last edited on 22 October 2022, at 11:06. 2023 Use of this Website assumes acceptance of Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, Stay up to date on the latest, breaking news, The Edmonton Eskimos unveil their new name and logo, the Edmonton Elks, at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. The CFL champion Edmonton Eskimos, anticipating quarterback Tom Wilkinson's retirement, have protected four quarterbacks -- Texas A & M's Mike Mosley, Northern Arizona's Brian Potter,. He was an eight-time Western All-Star (once as a North Division selection) and a six-time CFL All-Star. It was only the second Grey Cup game to go into overtime. The club's president and CEO was Chris Presson until he was fired on November 22, 2021.[7][8]. The Edmonton Eskimos receiver participated in his first practice since reporting to the team two-and-a-half weeks ago with what was expected to be an injury suffered during off-season training . A B.C. Montreal Alouettes in a sold-out Commonwealth Stadium. The Edmonton Elks (formerly the Edmonton Football Team, or EE Football Team, and the Edmonton Eskimos) is a community-owned football team that plays in the West Division of the At the University of Wyoming, Sean set numerous career and season records and has been inducted into the schools Hall of Fame. But the arrival Edmonton's. The 2005 Grey Cup MVP is second all-time in passing during championship games with 1,512 yards. Calgary Herald archives. However, the roster included players who went on to find fame in other capacities: Peter Lougheed was elected as Albertas premier; Steve Paproski became a Member of Parliament; and Gene Kiniski found fame as a professional wrestler. Top 10 oldest quarterbacks in the NFL history He also caught 80 passes for 1,364 yards and 14 TDs. So when the five-year-old dog started thrashing and yelping on a sidewalk outside Park Royal mall in West Vancouver last Saturday, his owner Teresa Bouchard knew something was seriously wrong. The team discontinued using the Eskimos name in 2020, with the new name Elks formally announced on June 1, 2021.[4][5]. Janice Agrios, chair of the clubs board of directors, said, We are the CFLs {{ video.Name Larrys name was added to the Wall of Honour in 1996 and he was inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame in 2004. Same game. Edmonton Elks. In 2014, Chris Jones was hired as head coach, which led to a dramatic turnaround; the team finished 126 and host their second home playoff game in 10 years. practice roster. played in another Grey Cup. Larrys 4,189 yards on kick-off returns includes the clubs all-time longest return of 118 yards and the second longest of 109 and hes the only player in club history with three kick-off returns for touchdowns. In 1960, the second year under head coach Eagle Keys, the old Glory Gang returned to the Grey Cup. {{ getDayOfTheWeek(stat.Date) }}, {{ getMonthDay(stat.Date) }}, {{ stat.Score }}-{{ stat.OpponentScore }}, {{ player.Drafted.Team }}, {{ player.Drafted.Year }}, Round {{ player.Drafted.Round }}, {{ player.DateOfBirth | amDateFormat:'MMM D, YYYY'}}, {{ TeamHeader.Wins }}-{{ TeamHeader.Losses }} ({{ TeamHeader.DivisionRank }}. They lost 166 Learn More: NBA Player Salary What is the CFL Average Salary By Team? Montrealers can expect up to 15 cm of snow Saturday, with the snowfall forcasted to stop in the evening. A four-time Western All-Star and a three-time CFL All-Star, Larry played in nine Grey Cups, winning six. In the teams last two playoff games that year, including the Grey Cup final, Ivy made the controversial decision to move Parker to running back and play Canadian Don Getty at quarterback. His 2,190 yards on punt returns includes Edmontons all-time longest return of 116 yards against Winnipeg in 1975. Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell runs out of the tunnel ahead of the team's Labour Day game against the Edmonton Eskimos. 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