Touchdown: Grey Cup at Rideau Hall!
The Governor General was joined by Mr. Mark Cohon, Commissioner of the CFL and young players from the Orleans Bengals football team.
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The public has the opportunity to view the trophy, which is on display inside the Residence on: Sunday, October 21, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Monday, October 22, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, October 23, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Wednesday, October 24, 9 a.m. to noon.
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His Excellency was presented with a CFL football jersey for his kick off at the 100th Grey Cup Championship Game in Toronto on November 25, 2012.
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CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon also said a few words.
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His Excellency made a special announcement to invited guests and media: “I am pleased to announce that I will be doing the coin toss and the kick off at the 100th Grey Cup Championship Game in Toronto on November 25. I’m honoured to be part of this important event in the history of Canadian Football.”
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In 1909, governor general Earl Grey donated a trophy for the Rugby Football Championship of Canada. The trophy, which subsequently became known as the Grey Cup, was originally open only to teams that were registered with the Canada Rugby Union. By this time, Canadian football had become markedly different from the rugby football from which it developed. Over time, the Grey Cup became the property of the CFL, which had evolved into a professional football league.
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The Grey Cup was carried inside the residence by CLF carrier Dax Johnston.
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Official photo of the Governor General with CFL Commissioner, CFL Alumni and players from the Orleans Bengals football team in front of Rideau Hall.
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On the occasion of the centennial of the Canadian Football League’s (CFL®) Grey Cup, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, welcomed the Grey Cup to Rideau Hall on October 21, 2012. The official residence of the governor general of Canada was the Cup’s first destination in the National Capital Region.
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His Excellency met with some players from the Orleans Bengals football team.
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The Governor General and CFL Commissioner were also joined by CFL Alumni: Jeff Avery, Ted Smale and Dan Dever.
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