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Calgary Stampeders - Definition and Overview |
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The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta. They play in the West Division.
- Founded: 1935
- Formerly known as: Bronks 1935 to 1944
- Home stadium: McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Alberta
- Uniform colours: Red and white
- Helmet design: Red background with a white, running horse
- Westerm regular season championship: 15 -- 1937, 1938, 1946, 1948, 1949, 1965, 1967, 1971, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000
- Northern regular season championship: 1 -- 1995
- Grey Cup final appearances: 11 -- 1948 (won), 1949 (lost), 1968 (lost), 1970 (lost), 1971 (won), 1991(lost), 1992 (won), 1995 (lost), 1998 (won), 1999 (lost), 2001 (won)
Franchise history
Players of note
- Willie Burden
- Dean Griffing
- Wayne Harris
- Herman Harrison
- John Helton
- Jerry Keeling
- Earl "The Earthquake" Lunsford
- Don Luzzi
- Tony Pajaczkowski
- Paul Rowe
- Harvey Wylie
Retired Numbers
- 5 Harry Hood
- 10 Willie Burden
- 13 Mark McLoughlin
- 18 Allen Pitts
- 22 Tom Forzani
- 55 Wayne Harris
- 75 Stu Laird
Current stars
- 7 John Grace, linebacker
- 8 Charlie Hebert, kicker
- 23 Joey Boese, defensive back
- 32 Joffrey Reynolds, running back
- 33 Joseph Bonaventura, linebacker
- 43 Nate Terry, defensive back
- 86 Wane McGarity, wide receiver
Not to be forgotten
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