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The Canadian Football League (CFL) was formed on January 19, 1958. It was an amalgamation between the Western Interprovincial Football Union (WIFU) and their eastern counterpart, the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union (IRFU, but better known as "the Big Four"). The Western teams were: British Columbia Lions, Edmonton Eskimos, Calgary Stampeders, Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Big Four teams were: Hamilton Tigercats, Toronto Argonauts, Ottawa Rough Riders and Montreal Alouettes. The first CFL game took place in Winnipeg, on August 14, 1958, between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Edmonton Eskimos. For more information on the CFL, copy and paste into your browser: http://cfl.ca/
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Which was made first CFL or nfl?
national football league
When was Canadian football invented?
Canadian (not just CFL) football was not 'invented.' It developed over many years, just like American football did. Countless numbers of people were involved in the development of both the Canadian and American games.
What years did carl weather play for Oakland Raiders?
Carl Weathers played 7 games in 1970 for OAK and one game in 1971 for OAK. Then he went to the CFL BC Lions in 1971 and played 18 games until 1973. Retired Football in 1974.
Which started first Canadian football or American football?
The NFL started in 1920 and the Canadian Football Leauge started in 1958.
What was the coldest CFL game?
Not the record, but cold. -17 degrees Celsius. 1991 Grey Cup- Toronto Argonauts 36, Calgary Stampeders 21
Is there a CFL video game?
yes there is a cfl video game
When does the 2008 CFL season begin?
The CFL season begins in June and ends with the Grey Cup game, played in late November or early December.
In what year CFL discovered?
Ed Hammer invented CFL in 1976.
What team did Ricky Williams play for in the CFL?
Ricky Williams played for the CFL Toronto Argonauts.
How many Downs in a Candian CFL football game?
In Canadian football, a team has only three downs to make a first down. That's why Canadian football is a "wide open" game, unlike the more static game that's played in the US.
Where is Marcus Thomas who played in the CFL?
Manhattan Illinois
Has a CFL game ever ended in 1-0?
yes
Who did doug flutie play for in the CFL?
Doug Flutie played for the BC Lions, the Calgary Stampeders and the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL.
How many footballs are generally used during a CFL game?
12
What is the CFL single game pass completion record?
Anthony Calvillo
How many time outs per CFL football game?
2
Was a CFL grey cup ever been canceled or stopped due to weather?
Yes. The 1962 Grey Cup game was played on a Saturday, and it was stopped because of fog. They resumed the game the following day.
