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Digital Archives | Nov 23, 1985 | 2:52

Prime ministers kick off at the Grey Cup

During the week of the 1985 Grey Cup game, CBC-TV's <em>The National</em> takes a look back at the struggling CFL, including to past championships where prime ministers made the opening kickoff. Football footage: Canadian Football League

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