Great Grey Cup Facts - Some are just hilarious

[Donovan]

In a league stretching back well over a century there have been some crazy things to happen. Heres a few I found compiled on various CFL fan sites, its all copied and pasted so Im not claiming it as my own. Even non CFL fans will find this funny.

The Fog Bowl of 1962:
In the 91-year history of the Grey Cup, no other game has as much folklore surrounding it than the 1962 final in Toronto between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Dubbed the Fog Bowl, the game took an unexpected turn when a thick fog rolled off Lake Ontario in the fourth quarter, reducing visibility to a few feet. The pea soup-like concoction that enveloped CNE Stadium was so dense that players and referees couldn't even see the field markers. Fans were in a haze, as they couldn't see the action on the field. Players were bumping into each other, turning the game into a Keystone Cops spectacle. Midway through the fourth, it was the referees who made the biggest play of the afternoon, suspending the game and ordering the final 9:29 to be played the following day. The teams re-assembled 24 hours later and when the mist finally cleared, Winnipeg held on for a 28-27 victory and its fourth Grey Cup win over the Ticats in five years.

The Steve Bartman of the 57 Grey Cup:
Most fans are content staying close to their seat at a sporting event. Some, though, view joining the action as a bigger thrill. Remember overzealous Chicago Cubs supporter Steve Bartman in last month's NL Championship Series? In Canadian Football League history, few rival Dave Humphrey's actions at the 1957 Grey Cup in Toronto. In the first coast-to-coast broadcast of the championship game, Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Ray Bawel had just intercepted a pass and was streaking down the sideline for a sure touchdown. Humphrey, standing in front of the Winnipeg bench, suddenly stretched out a leg and tripped Bawel. Fortunately for Humphrey, he didn't face the wrath of Hamilton fans as the Tiger-Cats won the game 32-7. While Bartman quickly took cover from the bright lights of the media, Humphrey remained in the spotlight. He earned a dubious place in Grey Cup history, but later became a famous Ontario criminal lawyer.

Greatest Kicker of Alltime wins the 2000 Grey Cup:
Goal setting. Work ethic. Positive attitude. Teamwork. All are components for success. All of them define CFL legend Lui Passaglia. The kicker's 25-year career was filled with achievements -- 3,142 career regular-season points, 875 field goals, 1,045 converts and 309 singles, all league records. After re-writing the CFL's record book, what do you do for an encore? If you're Passaglia, you script a storybook ending and live it. After missing three previous field goals in the 2000 Grey Cup, Passaglia was summoned from the bench with 85 seconds left in the game and his B.C. Lions trailing Montreal 26-25. With a packed house at Calgary's McMahon Stadium chanting "Lu ... Lu," Mr. B.C. Lion split the uprights from 29 yards with 85 seconds left in the game to propel the Lions to a 28-26 win. Passaglia rode into retirement a three-time champion and the Lions become only the fourth third-place team to win a Grey Cup.

The "Giz" Henry Williams proves why hes the best KR of Alltime:
Punt returns as short as 10 yards have never been more exciting than when Henry "Gizmo" Williams handled a football. Who else could get a crowd to its feet on a broken play? Over 11 seasons with Edmonton, the seven-time all-star ran for a combined 23,927 yards, setting the standard for punt and kick return players. One of the signature moments in the classic 1986 Grey Cup between the Eskimos and Toronto Argonauts involved the colourful and explosive Giz (what a surprise). He broke open the game, returning a missed field goal by Argos kicker Lance Chomyc for a 115-yard touchdown. Powered by Gizmo's big play, the Esks went on to a 38-36 victory. Gizmo went on to rewrite the CFL record book before retiring on Oct. 25, 2000, leaving his mark as one of the greatest kick-returners in league history.

The Catch:
It's known simply as "the catch." The scene: the 1976 Grey Cup. A frosty Toronto night. Late in the fourth quarter. Ottawa trailing Saskatchewan 20-16. Cue the comeback. Ottawa quarterback Tom Clements dropped back for a pass from the Saskatchewan 24-yard line hoping for a miracle. His prayers were answered when tight end Tony Gabriel slipped behind the Saskatchewan secondary and reeled in Clements' throw in the back of the end zone with 20 seconds left on the clock. Pandemonium ensued, as Gabriel was mobbed by teammates and fans. Ottawa held on for a 23-20 victory. Gabriel finished with seven receptions in the game, but none were any bigger in his 11-year, Hall of Fame career than "the catch."

The 2002 Grey Cup Reception Record (I was at this game, it was a sad day for Eskimos Fans):
Montreal Alouettes receiver Pat Woodcock left the 2002 Grey Cup championship with a CFL title and the Outstanding Canadian award to his credit. He also left his stamp on the league record books by hauling in the longest reception in Grey Cup history, a 99-yard catch. Oh yeah, and the Ottawa native managed to cap off the spectacular play by scampering in for a touchdown. Als quarterback Anthony Calvillo snapped the ball from his team's own 11 yard line early in the second quarter. The Montreal pivot found a streaking Woodcock, who managed to shake off Edmonton Eskimos defender Malcolm Frank and run the length of the field. The major gave the Als an 8-0 advantage in the game en route to a 25-16 victory. It was Montreal's first Grey Cup championship since returning to the league in 1996.

These are some of the Greatest moments of Grey Cup history in a league older than Canada itself. Im sure you can tell im in a CFL mood lol, oh well despite work Ill be watching and listening to as much of the game was I can. GO ESKIMOS!!

[Donovan]

Funny Fact: Montreal Slotback Jermaine Copeland has won chamiponships in the CFL (2002), XFL(2001), NFL Europe (2000) and in college with the Volunteers in 1998. Must be a good luck charm.

Heres some interesting CFL links for anyone who cares
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this ones especially interesting about Eskimos WR Ed Hervey, from compton to the Grey Cup.
link 2

[Spear]

some good reads thanks man