The Grey Cup: A History

by Graham Kelly

The Grey Cup: A History is the inside story of Canada's première sporting event and the most comprehensive book ever written on Canada's national autumn classic. From the first game in 1909, Graham Kelly covers it all, drawing on extensive research and on 35 years of personal interviews and observations, taking readers behind the scenes and into the lives of the stars whose names have become synonymous with the game.

Readers will discover the truth about the Mud Bowl Myth, which holds that a player almost drowned in the mud. They'll read about struggles against racism by Rollie Miles, Johnny Bright and George Reed. They'll learn how, over two decades, the outlandish Leo Cahill was reincarnated for the Toronto Argonauts three times. And they'll read the truth behind the Etcheverry-Patterson trade and why confession isn't always good for the soul.

Genres: Sports, Football

432 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Francis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and informative book about the Canadian Football League and the Grey Cup championship up to 1999. The book examines each team and meaningful Grey Cup games that they have played in (win or lose).