…that 1952 was the first year the Grey Cup was broadcast on television. The CBC paid $7,500 for the rights and CBLT Toronto was the only station to air the game live.
…that before 1956, the value of a touchdown was 5 points not 6
…that the Canadian Football Council was renamed the Canadian Football League on January 19th, 1958 in Winnipeg.
…that colour television was introduced in 1950
…that Edmonton’s Jackie Parker was named the West Division Outstanding player for a record six straight years from 1956-1961.
…that Normie Kwong (’55) and Johnny Bright (56’) hold the record for most combined rushes and pass receptions in a game with 31
…that in the 1950’s the World population was around 2.5 billion people
…that in the 1950’s the Grey Cup game was held in Toronto eight times and in Vancouver twice, although Toronto and B.C. combined for only two appearances during the decade
…that in 1950 the West allowed a third playoff team and played the CFL’s first professional playoff game at night under the lights – Winnipeg at Edmonton.
…that 1950 was only the second year where the use of a helmet became compulsory
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