The BC Lions, a professional Canadian football team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, have a rich and storied history in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Their journey, marked by triumphs and challenges, reflects not only the evolution of a sports team but also the growth of Canadian football. The Early Years The BC Lions officially joined the CFL in 1954, …
A Look at the History and Popularity of The Grey Cup
The Grey Cup is the most-watched viewed event in the world of Canadian sport. The competition determines which team will become the champions of the Canadian Football League (CFL), which is like American football but with the exception that CFL grids are larger, and teams have an extra player than in the NFL. The popularity of CFL in Canada Toronto …
BC Lions Team History
Lions Primary LogoLions Alternate LogoLions Wordmark LogoLions Team MerchEstablished 1954 City Vancouver League History 1958 – Present / Canadian Football League Team History 1954 – Present / BC Lions Nickname Lions – The BC Lions are among the most iconic Canadian Football League (CFL) teams. But did you know that their nickname has a fascinating origin story? It all started …
CFL Team History
BC Lions Established: 1954 Grey Cup: 6See Team HistoryCalgary Stampeders Established: 1945 Grey Cup: 8See Team HistoryEdmonton Elks Established: 1949 Grey Cup: 0See Team HistoryHamilton Tiger-Cats Established: 1950 Grey Cup: 8See Team HistoryMontreal Alouettes Established: 1946 Grey Cup: 7See Team HistoryOttawa Redblacks Established: 2013 Grey Cup: 1See Team HistorySaskatchewan Roughriders Established: 1910 Grey Cup: 4See Team HistoryToronto Argonauts Established: 1873 …