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Grey Cup pre-game special 1964

Heroes, underdogs and last-minute shockers make the Grey Cup the most celebrated event in Canadian football. Since 1909 the annual event has brought out the best in Canadian fan spirit and appreciation, from prime ministers to cross-country trekkers. Though the gridiron has been muddy at times, the fogs thick and the winds cold, the players have soldiered on and the fans have never stopped cheering.

 

Medium: Radio
Program: Special
Broadcast Date: Nov. 28, 1964
Guest(s): Neal Beaumont, Sam Berger, Mac Burton, Stan Chrisahn, Lavelle Coleman, Bobby Coons, Bernie Felloni, Ralph Golston, Tom Grant, Wally Hader, Tom Hinton, Joe Kapp, Mike Martin, Don McIntyre, Angelo Mosca, Peter Newman, Ralph Sazio, Dave Skrien, Annis Stukus
Host: Bob Moir
Interviewer: Bill Good, Fred Sgambati
Duration: 24:55

Last updated: November 22, 2012

Page consulted on March 22, 2013

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