Robert Finch
@hammerdunner.bsky.social
From Haldimand County via Hamilton | Here for fun & good conversation. I like to talk about the monarchy, Canadian football, genealogy, old school wrestling, history & geography, the Titanic, old time radio shows, nostalgia, and more. robertfinch.ca
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The Vanier Cup Becomes Canada’s University Football Championship
There was no national football championship for university or collegiate football. That changed in 1965.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/11/26/t...
There was no national football championship for university or collegiate football. That changed in 1965.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/11/26/t...
The Vanier Cup Becomes Canada’s University Football Championship - Canadian Football History
Universities in Canada have played football since…well…since football has been played in Canada. Teams from the University of Toronto, McGill University, and...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The Vanier Cup Becomes Canada’s University Football Championship
There was no national football championship for university or collegiate football. That changed in 1965.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/11/26/t...
There was no national football championship for university or collegiate football. That changed in 1965.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/11/26/t...
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Varsity Wins the Almost Forgotten Grey Cup
It's Grey Cup Week. Let's take a look back at the 1920 Grey Cup played between the University of Toronto and the Toronto Argonauts. It was the first Grey Cup played after a five year hiatus.
#cfl
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/11/12/v...
It's Grey Cup Week. Let's take a look back at the 1920 Grey Cup played between the University of Toronto and the Toronto Argonauts. It was the first Grey Cup played after a five year hiatus.
#cfl
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/11/12/v...
Varsity Wins the Almost Forgotten Grey Cup - Canadian Football History
In 1909, Governor General Earl Grey donated a trophy to be awarded to the amateur rugby football champions of Canada. The University of Toronto won the inaug...
canadianfootballhistory.ca
November 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Varsity Wins the Almost Forgotten Grey Cup
It's Grey Cup Week. Let's take a look back at the 1920 Grey Cup played between the University of Toronto and the Toronto Argonauts. It was the first Grey Cup played after a five year hiatus.
#cfl
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/11/12/v...
It's Grey Cup Week. Let's take a look back at the 1920 Grey Cup played between the University of Toronto and the Toronto Argonauts. It was the first Grey Cup played after a five year hiatus.
#cfl
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/11/12/v...
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Flutie Freezes as Edmonton Defeats Calgary in Frigid, Snowy 1993 Western Final
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Flutie Freezes as Edmonton Defeats Calgary in Frigid, Snowy 1993 Western Final - Canadian Football History
Canadian football in November can be cold – especially when played on the Prairies. Bone-chilling temperatures, coupled with blowing snow, made the 199...
canadianfootballhistory.ca
November 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Flutie Freezes as Edmonton Defeats Calgary in Frigid, Snowy 1993 Western Final
#cfl
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#cfl
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How's this for retro? Here are a couple screenshots of the Monarchist League of Canada's homepage in 1996 and 1998. Lots and lots of maple crowns. Best viewed on Netscape 3.0 or Internet Explore 3.0, of course :)
October 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
How's this for retro? Here are a couple screenshots of the Monarchist League of Canada's homepage in 1996 and 1998. Lots and lots of maple crowns. Best viewed on Netscape 3.0 or Internet Explore 3.0, of course :)
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FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 32 YEARS, THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS ARE WORLD SERIES BOUND! THEY DEFEAT THE SEATTLE MARINERS 4-3 IN GAME 7!
October 21, 2025 at 3:05 AM
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 32 YEARS, THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS ARE WORLD SERIES BOUND! THEY DEFEAT THE SEATTLE MARINERS 4-3 IN GAME 7!
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100 Yard Fields in Early Canadian Football
In 2027, the field will shrink from 110 yards in length to 100 yards between the goal lines.
But upon further review, it appears that 100-yard football fields are not new to Canadian football.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/10/15/1...
#cfl
In 2027, the field will shrink from 110 yards in length to 100 yards between the goal lines.
But upon further review, it appears that 100-yard football fields are not new to Canadian football.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/10/15/1...
#cfl
100 Yard Fields in Early Canadian Football - Canadian Football History
When CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston announced sweeping rule changes to the Canadian game last month, one modification that probably alarmed traditionalist...
canadianfootballhistory.ca
October 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
100 Yard Fields in Early Canadian Football
In 2027, the field will shrink from 110 yards in length to 100 yards between the goal lines.
But upon further review, it appears that 100-yard football fields are not new to Canadian football.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/10/15/1...
#cfl
In 2027, the field will shrink from 110 yards in length to 100 yards between the goal lines.
But upon further review, it appears that 100-yard football fields are not new to Canadian football.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/10/15/1...
#cfl
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The Death of Earl Grey
As Governor General, Earl Grey lent his support to several Canadian arts and sports initiatives. In 1909, he donated a trophy to be awarded for the Amateur Rugby Football Championship of Canada. Soon, the trophy would become known as the Grey Cup.
#cfl
As Governor General, Earl Grey lent his support to several Canadian arts and sports initiatives. In 1909, he donated a trophy to be awarded for the Amateur Rugby Football Championship of Canada. Soon, the trophy would become known as the Grey Cup.
#cfl
The Death of Earl Grey - Canadian Football History
On August 29, 1917, newspapers on both sides of the Atlantic reported that Earl Grey had died at the age of 65. How well do you know the man who donated the ...
canadianfootballhistory.ca
October 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Death of Earl Grey
As Governor General, Earl Grey lent his support to several Canadian arts and sports initiatives. In 1909, he donated a trophy to be awarded for the Amateur Rugby Football Championship of Canada. Soon, the trophy would become known as the Grey Cup.
#cfl
As Governor General, Earl Grey lent his support to several Canadian arts and sports initiatives. In 1909, he donated a trophy to be awarded for the Amateur Rugby Football Championship of Canada. Soon, the trophy would become known as the Grey Cup.
#cfl
Holy cow. France goes through prime ministers quickly...
October 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Holy cow. France goes through prime ministers quickly...
The world is smaller today with the passing of Jane Goodall. She was perhaps the greatest advocate for and ally of the world's primates. The pictures of her hugging those beautiful chimpanzees always made me smile.
The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, has passed away due to natural causes.
She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States.
She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States.
October 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The world is smaller today with the passing of Jane Goodall. She was perhaps the greatest advocate for and ally of the world's primates. The pictures of her hugging those beautiful chimpanzees always made me smile.
I was only 14 at the time and just started following the CFL and wondered why the heck the CFL was playing a game in Portland, Oregon. I didn't realise they were testing the market for expansion.
I was actually on board with U.S. expansion and still have a Sacramento Gold Miners t-shirt.
I was actually on board with U.S. expansion and still have a Sacramento Gold Miners t-shirt.
Portland Hosts Fast Break CFL Football, Precursor to CFL USA Expansion
Flashback to the 1992 exhibition game in Portland, Oregon between the Toronto Argonauts and Calgary Stampeders.
CFL expansion to the United States would follow in 1993.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/10/01/p...
Flashback to the 1992 exhibition game in Portland, Oregon between the Toronto Argonauts and Calgary Stampeders.
CFL expansion to the United States would follow in 1993.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/10/01/p...
Portland Hosts Fast Break CFL Football, Precursor to CFL USA Expansion - Canadian Football History
In 1992, the Canadian Football League was looking to grow. Larry Smith was appointed the CFL’s new commissioner with a mandate to expand the CFL. Of course, ...
canadianfootballhistory.ca
October 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I was only 14 at the time and just started following the CFL and wondered why the heck the CFL was playing a game in Portland, Oregon. I didn't realise they were testing the market for expansion.
I was actually on board with U.S. expansion and still have a Sacramento Gold Miners t-shirt.
I was actually on board with U.S. expansion and still have a Sacramento Gold Miners t-shirt.
This is exciting. Admittedly, I find baseball boring. But I can definitely hop on the Blue Jays bandwagon :)
THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS ARE AL EAST CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2015! 🚨🥇
September 29, 2025 at 1:54 AM
This is exciting. Admittedly, I find baseball boring. But I can definitely hop on the Blue Jays bandwagon :)
I'm a traditionalist but I'm ok with these changes. The shorter field opens up more stadiums/potential stadiums to play the game. Think Wanderers Grounds in Halifax or Saputo Stadium in Montreal. Plus American and European stadiums for possible international games. The game has always evolved.
MAJOR CHANGES: CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston announces significant changes to the league. 🏈
FULL PRESSER: youtu.be/-5N4fN5Du68
FULL PRESSER: youtu.be/-5N4fN5Du68
September 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I'm a traditionalist but I'm ok with these changes. The shorter field opens up more stadiums/potential stadiums to play the game. Think Wanderers Grounds in Halifax or Saputo Stadium in Montreal. Plus American and European stadiums for possible international games. The game has always evolved.
I'm keeping my eye on Gander Social. Nice to see a Canadian-based social media platform that seems to be getting things right straight out of the gate. Looking forward to trying it out when it launches.
In June we ran our first participatory design activity with the Early Access Program. We explored four topic areas with you: Canadian identity & inclusion, ads & monetization, trust & autonomy, and engagement & participation.
Read about it on our blog: gandersocial.ca/blog/highlig...
Read about it on our blog: gandersocial.ca/blog/highlig...
Highlights From Our First Participatory Design Activity – Gander Social Blog
Alison Pearce
gandersocial.ca
September 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I'm keeping my eye on Gander Social. Nice to see a Canadian-based social media platform that seems to be getting things right straight out of the gate. Looking forward to trying it out when it launches.
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Ottawa Downs Las Vegas 54-50 in 1994 Labour Day Weekend Shootout
Back in 1994 one of the CFL’s Labour Day weekend matchups included the Ottawa Rough Riders playing host to the Las Vegas Posse.
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#cfl
Back in 1994 one of the CFL’s Labour Day weekend matchups included the Ottawa Rough Riders playing host to the Las Vegas Posse.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/09/17/o...
#cfl
Ottawa Downs Las Vegas 54-50 in 1994 Labour Day Weekend Shootout - Canadian Football History
Labour Day weekend is arguably the biggest deal in the Canadian Football League outside the Grey Cup. The end-of-summer holiday features games between the CF...
canadianfootballhistory.ca
September 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ottawa Downs Las Vegas 54-50 in 1994 Labour Day Weekend Shootout
Back in 1994 one of the CFL’s Labour Day weekend matchups included the Ottawa Rough Riders playing host to the Las Vegas Posse.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/09/17/o...
#cfl
Back in 1994 one of the CFL’s Labour Day weekend matchups included the Ottawa Rough Riders playing host to the Las Vegas Posse.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/09/17/o...
#cfl
Nice tribute tonight.
September 12, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Nice tribute tonight.
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The 1956 plane crash that claimed the lives of five Canadian football players garnered widespread newspaper coverage across Canada and parts of the United States. Here is a sampling of news articles about the tragedy.
September 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The 1956 plane crash that claimed the lives of five Canadian football players garnered widespread newspaper coverage across Canada and parts of the United States. Here is a sampling of news articles about the tragedy.
Sad news. Makes tonight's game quite emotional for all.
Ticats GM Ted Goveia has died
Ticats GM Ted Goveia has died
Burlington resident had been battling cancer.
www.thespec.com
September 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Sad news. Makes tonight's game quite emotional for all.
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Five Canadian Football Players Lost in 1956 Plane Crash
A sad story about five football players who lost their lives in a plane crash returning from the 1956 all-star game in Vancouver.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/09/10/f...
A sad story about five football players who lost their lives in a plane crash returning from the 1956 all-star game in Vancouver.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/09/10/f...
Five Canadian Football Players Lost in 1956 Plane Crash - Canadian Football History
On Sunday, December 9, 1956, tragedy struck Canadian football when five professional players lost their lives in one of the country’s worst aviation disaster...
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September 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Five Canadian Football Players Lost in 1956 Plane Crash
A sad story about five football players who lost their lives in a plane crash returning from the 1956 all-star game in Vancouver.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/09/10/f...
A sad story about five football players who lost their lives in a plane crash returning from the 1956 all-star game in Vancouver.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/09/10/f...
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Calgary Companies Celebrate the Opening of McMahon Stadium
Many Calgary-based companies took out ads in the Calgary Albertan and Calgary Herald newspapers to celebrate the opening of the new stadium. An assortment of the advertisements are posted on the blog. Do you see any companies you recognize?
Many Calgary-based companies took out ads in the Calgary Albertan and Calgary Herald newspapers to celebrate the opening of the new stadium. An assortment of the advertisements are posted on the blog. Do you see any companies you recognize?
Calgary Companies Celebrate the Opening of McMahon Stadium - Canadian Football History
Last week’s post was about the construction of Calgary’s McMahon Stadium in just 103 days. The stadium replaced Mewata Stadium as the new home of...
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September 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Calgary Companies Celebrate the Opening of McMahon Stadium
Many Calgary-based companies took out ads in the Calgary Albertan and Calgary Herald newspapers to celebrate the opening of the new stadium. An assortment of the advertisements are posted on the blog. Do you see any companies you recognize?
Many Calgary-based companies took out ads in the Calgary Albertan and Calgary Herald newspapers to celebrate the opening of the new stadium. An assortment of the advertisements are posted on the blog. Do you see any companies you recognize?
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Eaton's Salutes the Opening of McMahon Stadium
That old Canadian iconic retailer Eaton's ran this ad in the Calgary Albertan in 1960 to commemorate the opening of McMahon Stadium.
That old Canadian iconic retailer Eaton's ran this ad in the Calgary Albertan in 1960 to commemorate the opening of McMahon Stadium.
August 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Eaton's Salutes the Opening of McMahon Stadium
That old Canadian iconic retailer Eaton's ran this ad in the Calgary Albertan in 1960 to commemorate the opening of McMahon Stadium.
That old Canadian iconic retailer Eaton's ran this ad in the Calgary Albertan in 1960 to commemorate the opening of McMahon Stadium.
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Calgary’s McMahon Stadium Built in 103 Days
McMahon Stadium turned 65 this month. It is one of just a few of the “old” CFL stadiums still in use. But back in 1960, the new McMahon Stadium was hailed as one of the finest football stadiums in the country.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/08/26/c...
McMahon Stadium turned 65 this month. It is one of just a few of the “old” CFL stadiums still in use. But back in 1960, the new McMahon Stadium was hailed as one of the finest football stadiums in the country.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/08/26/c...
Calgary’s McMahon Stadium Built in 103 Days - Canadian Football History
McMahon Stadium turned 65 this month. It is one of just a few of the “old” CFL stadiums still in use. Most CFL teams are playing in either relatively new or ...
canadianfootballhistory.ca
August 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Calgary’s McMahon Stadium Built in 103 Days
McMahon Stadium turned 65 this month. It is one of just a few of the “old” CFL stadiums still in use. But back in 1960, the new McMahon Stadium was hailed as one of the finest football stadiums in the country.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/08/26/c...
McMahon Stadium turned 65 this month. It is one of just a few of the “old” CFL stadiums still in use. But back in 1960, the new McMahon Stadium was hailed as one of the finest football stadiums in the country.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/08/26/c...
I think this one might be a 2-parter. There's a lot of content and some cool pictures to share.
This week, we're going to look back at the construction and opening of McMahon Stadium. Calgary's football stadium turned 65 this month. Stay tuned... #cfl
August 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I think this one might be a 2-parter. There's a lot of content and some cool pictures to share.
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Windsor AKO a Powerhouse in Canadian Junior Football in the 1950s
Here's an article on one of the most successful junior football teams in Canada and their dominant run in the 1950s.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/08/20/w...
#cjfl
Here's an article on one of the most successful junior football teams in Canada and their dominant run in the 1950s.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/08/20/w...
#cjfl
Windsor AKO a Powerhouse in Canadian Junior Football in the 1950s - Canadian Football History
In the early to mid 1950s, the Windsor AKO Fratmen were the dominant junior football team in Ontario. They appeared in four consecutive national championship...
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August 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Windsor AKO a Powerhouse in Canadian Junior Football in the 1950s
Here's an article on one of the most successful junior football teams in Canada and their dominant run in the 1950s.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/08/20/w...
#cjfl
Here's an article on one of the most successful junior football teams in Canada and their dominant run in the 1950s.
canadianfootballhistory.ca/2025/08/20/w...
#cjfl