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Alumni Spotlight: J.T. Hay
J.T. Hay was one of the most accomplished kickers of his era, putting together an 11-year career in the CFL including a decade (1979-88) with the Calgary Stampeders. As a youngster in Lochiel, an...
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Alumni Spotlight: Scott Coe
In the literal sense of the term, Scott Coe was one of most colourful characters in Stampeders history. During his time in Calgary, one of the ongoing challenges was guessing what hue of the rainbow...
View ArticleAlumni Spotlight: Randy Chevrier
A position with the Calgary Fire Department is just the latest vocational pursuit for Randy Chevrier. During his 15-year professional football career – including 11 seasons with the Stampeders –...
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Alumni Spotlight: Bruce Covernton
Even before setting foot in the home locker room at McMahon Stadium, Bruce Covernton was the answer to a Stampeders trivia question. “I think I was Wally Buono’s first-ever draft pick,” notes...
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Stampeders mourn death of Jerry Keeling
It is with great sadness the Stampeders learn of the death of Jerry Keeling, who quarterbacked the Red and White to the 1971 Grey Cup title. He was 78. Keeling — known as “Bones” to his teammates...
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Stampeders mourn death of Bob Vespaziani
It is with great sadness the Stampeders learn of the death of former head coach Bob Vespaziani. He passed away on Saturday in Lakefield, Ont., with family – including his wife Sheila – at his side....
View ArticleA Calgary Grey Cup History
Since becoming a CFL city in 1945, Calgary has hosted four Grey Cups. However, it took 30 years before the city was able to host the prestigious game. Calgary hosted its first championship in 1975 and...
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One For The Books
Saturday, November 27, 1948. The Stampeders won their first ever Grey Cup, defeating the Ottawa Rough Riders 12-7 before a crowd of 20,013 at Varsity Stadium during the 36th annual event. That year,...
View ArticleMEMORIES OF ’71
The image lingers in mind’s-eye for a generation. Nov. 28th, 1971. The long-ago demolished Empire Stadium. A driving rain pelting down on the 34,000 hardy souls in attendance. Just over two-minutes...
View ArticleSTAMPEDERS MOURN DEATH OF HARVEY WYLIE
It is with great sadness that the Calgary Stampeders learned of the recent death of alumnus Harvey Wylie. He was 85. The Calgary native and Crescent Heights High School graduate played with the Red and...
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